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Preferences and Practices Unless you have received prior approval from the Court, all parties and their counsel must be present for scheduled hearings. Please be on time and prepared to proceed with your case at the scheduled time. Check in with the court officer inside the courtroom upon your arrival. If an emergency arises and you will be late, please notify the court officer immediately and provide a phone number at which you can be reached. Failure to appear on time may result in the case proceeding without you or being dismissed. Professionalism and Civility
Professionalism and civility are expected of all persons entering the courtroom. All parties and counsel are expected to wear appropriate attire and to be respectful and courteous to the court staff, the attorneys and parties on your own case, as well any other people with whom you may interact. Be quiet in the courtroom while other hearings are in progress. Be mindful of the hallway noise that filters in each time the doors are opened. Diversion / Mediation
Diversion and mediation of cases is always encouraged. Consistent with the Court’s adherence to JDAI principles, delinquency and unruly matters should avoid formal Court involvement if possible. In appropriate cases, attempts should be made to divert or mediate delinquency matters prior to or at the initial hearing. Mediation of pre- and post-adjudication AND cases will be liberally ordered. Trial
Counsel and their clients should be prepared to start trials at their scheduled time. Negotiation and agreed resolutions should be completed prior to trial. Please mark all exhibits prior to trial and have copies of all exhibits available for opposing counsel. Stipulations are encouraged.
Televisions and computer equipment are available for use during trial and other hearings. Parties and their counsel are responsible for making a request for such equipment to the juvenile secretary at least 72 hours prior to the hearing. Continuances
Continuances will be granted for good cause and should be requested at the earliest possible opportunity. Guardians ad litem Make sure you have up-to-date information and a report when appropriate. Please comply with Franklin County Local Juvenile Rule 4 and Rule 48 of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio.
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