Rule 24 – Trial Jurors

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(A) Brief introduction of case. To assist prospective jurors in understanding the general nature of the case, the court, in consultation with the parties, may give jurors a brief introduction to the case.(B) Examination of prospective jurors. Any person called as a...

Rule 23 – Trial by Jury or by the Court

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(A) Trial by jury. In serious offense cases the defendant before commencement of the trial may knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily waive in writing his right to trial by jury. Such waiver may also be made during trial with the approval of the court and the...

Rule 22 – Recording of Proceedings

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In serious offense cases all proceedings shall be recorded.In petty offense cases all waivers of counsel required by Rule 44(B) shall be recorded, and if requested by any party all proceedings shall be recorded.Proceedings may be recorded in shorthand, or stenotype,...

Rule 19 – Magistrates

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(A) Appointment. A court other than a mayor’s court may appoint one or more magistrates who shall have been engaged in the practice of law for at least four years and be in good standing with the Supreme Court of Ohio at the time of appointment. A magistrate may...