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Ohio Sup.R. 9.23
When Video Remote Interpretation Services May be Used
A court may use video remote interpretation services in a case or court function or ancillary court
service if all of the following apply:
(A) The court meets the minimum technological standards;
(B) The limited English proficient or deaf or hard-of-hearing individual, witness, or
juror consents to the use of video remote interpretation services or the court
determines the remote interpreting services are necessary for the meaningful
participation of t he deaf or hard- of-hearing individual, witness, or juror due to
constitutional requirements, continuity of operations plan, or emergency health
orders compliance;
(C) The court has the necessary video remote interpretation set up to offer services in a
manner that is consistent with video, regulatory, and legal requirements;
(D) The matter is simple, routine, and brief, lasting no more than forty-five minutes;
(E) The quality of interpretation will not be compromised.
History
Effective Date: July 1, 2023 Amended: November 13, 2025 Commentary While it is impossible to list all situations where video remote interpretation might be appropriate, the court may consider the following: initial appearances, arraignments, simple traffic hearings, uncontested name changes, uncontested guardianships, ex parte civil protection orders, and marriages. For ancillary court services, the court may consider the clerk’s office, probation, intakes, and so forth. The court may identify any other instances where video remote interpretation may be suitable if the event is simple and routine. Commentary (July 1, 2026) Appendix G, Standard 3 was renumbered to Rule 9.23 as part of the 2026 restructuring of the Rules of Superintendence.
Provenance
- Source
- supremecourt.ohio.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
- Content hash
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