Prior to the expiration of a certification period, time to remedy a deficiency, or any other deadline pursuant to Sup.R. 36.20 through 36.32, the judge of a court of common pleas, municipal court, or county court or division of the court operating a specialized docket may submit a written request to the Specialized Dockets Section of the Supreme Court for an extension of time. The request shall contain the reason for the extension and specify the length of time desired. Upon receipt of the request, or when otherwise deemed advisable, the manager of the section shall have the sole discretion to issue one or more written extensions for a total period not to exceed six months. Any additional requests for extensions, or extensions requested after the expiration of the deadline, shall be subject to approval by the Commission on Specialized Dockets.
Ohio. R. Superi. Ct. 36.30