49: Interpreter Requests

Rule 49: Interpreter Requests 

Appointment of Foreign and Sign Language Interpreters

Pursuant to R.C. 2311.14 and Sup. R. 88 and 89, any non-English speaking party or any individual with a hearing, speech or other impediment may request the services of an interpreter for legal proceedings or ancillary services. When a party is represented by counsel, the attorney is required to make the request for all matters before the court. Requests made shall not be less than 14 days prior to the hearing or ancillary court service for the court to provide appropriate language services. In instances of civil protection orders, attorneys shall make the request for an interpreter as soon as they are aware an interpreter is needed, if less than 14 days prior to the hearing. Should the court not receive timely notice, the court may postpone or reschedule the hearing, session or ancillary service.

“Ancillary Court services” are as defined in Sup. R. 80(A).

(Adopted September 22, 2025)