Ohio Sup.R. 14.15

History

Effective Date: October 17, 1994 Amended: March 1, 2009 Commentary The credibility of court security requires the public be subject to a security search when entering a court facility. Any exemption of personnel from the security search process, including elected officials, court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement officers, or court security officers, should be decided and documented by the Court Security Committee. At a minimum, each court facility should have at least one portable walk-through magnetometer and a hand- held magnetometer, with court security officers trained in the proper use of that equipment. Walk-through magnetometers at a single point of entry, with accompanying x-ray viewing of packages and handbags, is the optimal method of searching entrants to a court facility and should be utilized to provide the type of security needed to ensure a safe environment. A single point of entry for the public is strongly recommended. Commentary (July 1, 2026) Appendix C, Standard 5 was renumbered to Rule 14.15 as part of the 2026 restructuring of the Rules of Superintendence.