Ohio Gov. Bar. R. 24

As amended through October 29, 2024
Section 24 - Reinstatement Proceedings; Term or Interim Suspension
(A) Application for Reinstatement. Upon the dissolution of an interim remedial suspension imposed pursuant to Section 19 of this rule or expiration of a suspension for a period of six months to two years, including any period that the order of the Supreme Court has allowed as a credit for a suspension imposed under Section 18 of this rule, the respondent may apply for reinstatement to the practice of law.
(B)Contents of Application. The application shall be in writing and filed with the clerk of the Supreme Court with the number of copies required by the Rules of Practice of the Supreme Court of Ohio. The application shall include the date the suspension was ordered and a request for reinstatement. The application shall be accompanied by an affidavit executed by the respondent indicating all of the following:
(1) Whether any formal disciplinary proceedings are pending against the respondent;
(2) Whether the respondent has completed a term of probation, community control, intervention in lieu of conviction, or any sanction imposed as part of a sentence for a felony conviction;
(3) Whether the respondent has complied with the continuing legal education requirements of Gov. Bar R. X.
(C) Requisites for Reinstatement. The Supreme Court shall order the respondent reinstated if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
(1) All costs of the proceedings as ordered by the Supreme Court have been paid;
(2) The respondent has complied with the order of suspension;
(3) The respondent has complied with the continuing legal education requirements of Gov. Bar R. X;
(4) No formal disciplinary proceedings are pending against the respondent;
(5) The respondent has completed a term of probation, community control, intervention in lieu of conviction, or any sanction imposed as part of a sentence for a felony conviction.
(D) Reinstatement Prior to Completion of Probation or Other Sanction. Notwithstanding the requirement of division (C)(5) of this section, the respondent may apply for reinstatement prior to completing a term of probation, community control, intervention in lieu of conviction, or sanction imposed as part of a sentence for a felony conviction if the disciplinary order issued pursuant to Section 17 authorizes such an application. If an application is authorized, the application shall be in the form and content specified in division (A) of this section and shall include an affidavit from the trial judge, dated not more than thirty days prior to the date the application is filed, as evidence that the respondent is in compliance with the terms and conditions of probation, community control, intervention in lieu of conviction, or sanction imposed as part of a sentence for a felony conviction.
(E) Notice. The clerk of the Supreme Court shall provide notice of the reinstatement to all persons or organizations who received copies of the Supreme Court disciplinary order of suspension pursuant to Section 17 of this rule.

Ohio. Gov. Bar. R. 24