Rule 16.31 - Process for Offering Mediation(A) AssessmentA court of common pleas may assess a civil stalking protection order case for mediation eligibility pursuant to Sup.R. 16.30 after the filing of the civil stalking protection order petition, but before the final disposition of the case.
(B) Civil protection order proceedings(1) A court of common pleas may grant an ex parte civil protection order prior to offering mediation.(2) A court of common pleas may continue the full hearing in a civil stalking protection order case pursuant to R.C. 2903.214(D)(2)(a)(iv) to allow adequate time for screening of the parties and mediating the case. If the court has granted an ex parte civil protection order, the court may extend the duration of the order in accordance with R.C. 2903.214(D)(2)(b).(C) FormsA court of common pleas offering mediation to the parties in a civil stalking protection order case shall use forms that are substantially similar to "Forms 16.30 -A through 16.30-D."
Ohio. R. Superi. Ct. 16.31
Adopted January 26, 2021, effective 4/15/2021.