Ohio R. Superi. Ct. Temp. Sup. R. 1.06

As amended through July 25, 2024

Rule Temp. Sup. R. 1.06 - Confidentiality

(A) General

Mediation communications in connection with civil stalking protection order cases eligible for mediation are confidential pursuant to R.C. 2710.07. No one shall disclose such communications unless all mediation parties and the mediator consent to disclosure in writing or on the record in open court.

(B)Exceptions to confidentiality

(1) Mediation parties may share mediation communications with their attorneys and a victim advocate.

(2) A mediator shall inform a participating judge or magistrate of a pilot court or report to the proper authorities the following mediation communications:

(a) Allegations of abuse or neglect of a child;

(b) The imminent threat of physical harm to self or another person;

(c) Statements to plan or hide an ongoing crime;

(d) Statements that reveal a felony.

(C)Penalties

A participating judge or magistrate hearing a civil stalking protection order case may impose penalties for any improper disclosure made in violation of this rule.

Ohio. R. Superi. Ct. Temp. Sup. R. 1.06

Adopted on a temporary basis effective 6/1/2017.