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Ohio Sup.R. 14.12
Security Policy and Procedures Manual
(A) Adoption of manual
As part of its court security plan, each court shall adopt a written security policy and
procedures manual governing security of the court and the court facility to ensure
consistent, appropriate, and adequate security procedures. The manual shall include each
of the following:
(1) A physical security plan;
(2) Routine security operations;
(3) An emergency action plan that addresses events such as a hostage situation,
an escaped prisoner, violence in the courtroom, a bomb threat, and fire;
(4) A high risk trial plan.
(B) Review of manual
A court shall periodically test and update its security policy and procedures manual for
operational effectiveness.
(C) Multiple courts
If more than one court occupies a court facility, the courts shall collectively adopt and
review a single security policy and procedures manual.
History
Effective Date: October 17, 1994 Amended: March 1, 2009 Commentary Although traditional forms of security, such as security searches of entrants to the court facility, are an excellent primary safeguard, it is important that courts have a written Security Policy and Procedures Manual addressing the items listed above. To ensure a thorough knowledge of the court's Security Policy and Procedures Manual, all court security officers should review the manual as a part of their orientation and as a component of regular, continuing education for retained court security officers. A copy of the Security Policy and Procedures Manual should be available to all court security officers to ensure they understand the appropriate security procedures. All court security officers should be immediately informed of any changes or amendments to the Security Policy and Procedures Manual. Security Policy and Procedures Manual is a protected document which should not be shared with non-security court personnel other than court leadership. However, it is recommended that a shorter guidebook be prepared for all other court personnel, which s hould include emergency evacuation procedures, routes, and building safety guidelines. Commentary (July 1, 2026) Appendix C, Standard 2 was renumbered to Rule 14.12 as part of the 2026 restructuring of the Rules of Superintendence.
Provenance
- Source
- supremecourt.ohio.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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