Ohio Rules of Court
Rules of Practice and Procedure in Ohio Courts
| Rules | Amended Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Rules of Appellate Procedure | July 1, 2025 |
| Rules of Civil Procedure | July 1, 2025 |
| Rules of Criminal Procedure | July 1, 2025 |
| Rules of Evidence | July 1, 2025 |
| Rules of Juvenile Procedure | July 1, 2025 |
| Traffic Rules | July 1, 2025 |
Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio
| Rules | Amended Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio | Sept. 1, 2025 |
Rules for Ohio Judges and Attorneys
| Rules | Amended Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Rules for the Government of the Judiciary | Feb. 13, 2025 |
| Code of Judicial Conduct | July 10, 2025 |
| Rules for the Government of the Bar | Oct. 30, 2025 |
| Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct | April 15, 2024 |
| Code of Professional Responsibility | Superseded Feb. 1, 2007 |
| Rules for Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases | Feb. 1, 2015 |
Supreme Court Rules
| Rules | Amended Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Supreme Court Rules of Practice | May 1, 2025 |
Miscellaneous Rules
| Rules | Amended Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Mayor's Court Education and Procedure | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| Rules for the Reporting of Opinions | July 1, 2012 |
Rules of the Court of Claims of Ohio
| Rules | Amended Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Rules of the Court of Claims of Ohio | July 1, 1991 |
| Local Rules of the Court of Claims of Ohio | July 1, 2019 |
Word files may be viewed for free with Office Online.
PDF Files may be viewed, printed, and searched using the Free Acrobat® Reader. Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Inc.