December 2022 - The First District Court of Appeals

First District Court of Appeals Requests Public Comment on Proposed Rule Changes

The First District Court of Appeals has approved for public comment amendments to the Court’s Local Rules. The proposed amendments can be viewed by clicking here. The Court invites public comment on these proposed changes. In these proposed changes, the Court has added a rule (Rule 51) regarding its Technology Plan as required by the …

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First District Court of Appeals Seeks Applicants for Appointed Counsel List

Announcements / By Renata Freese

The First District Court of Appeals is once again seeking applicants for its Appointed Counsel List. The Court currently appoints appellate counsel from this list. For those currently on the Court’s List: For those currently serving on the Court’s list, if you have no changes to your information or qualifications under Ohio Administrative Code 120-1-10, you …

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New Notices Being Used by the Court

Announcements / By Renata Freese

Prior to 2022, all cases were automatically set for oral argument. Based on the local rules change in 2022, parties are now required to request oral argument prior to the close of briefing. See Loc.R. 21. In conjunction with this rule change, the Court has modified the notices being used to notify parties and attorneys …

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Local Courts Collaborate with Local Practitioners and the Cincinnati Bar Association to bring Unbundled Legal Services to Hamilton County

News & Events / By Renata Freese

In 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio Task Force on Access to Justice issued a report that recommended “the promotion of limited-scope representation, also known as unbundled services, as a way to provide legal representation to litigants who may have the means to hire an attorney for a limited purpose, even if not for the …

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First District Court of Appeals Seeks Applicants for New IT Position

Announcements / By Renata Freese

The First District Court of Appeals is seeking applications for an IT Support Specialist. This is a new position with the Court brought on by the Court’s expansion of its technological resources and upgrades to existing resources. The position will remain open until filled. For more information, click here.