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Ohio Sup.R. 9.27
Video Remote Interpretation Parameters and Protocols
Before proceeding with a case or court function or ancillary court services, a court shall ensure all
of the following:
(A) The connection is stable and ready to use;
(B) The speakers and microphone are tested to ensure communication is clear and can
be accessible to participants;
(C) Lighting is appropriate and deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals are appropriately
visible;
(D) If the deaf or hard-of-hearing individual is represented by counsel, counsel is
equipped with a headset so private communication may occur with the deaf or hard-of-hearing individual or the attorney, deaf or hard- of-hearing individual, and
interpreter can move to a cyberspace to have confidential and private
communication. If the individual is deaf or hard of hearing and uses sign language,
the court shall consider providing a private space so that the conversation between
the deaf or hard-of-hearing individual and counsel cannot be visible to others.
(E) Participants are in place to commence the video remote event;
(F) The number of individuals on the screen is limited in order not to reduce the image
of the interpreter or deaf or hard-of-hearing individual.
History
Effective Date: July 1, 2023 Amended: November 13, 2025 Commentary (July 1, 2026) Appendix G, Standard 7 was renumbered to Rule 9.27 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
295af381c28720e1262ec185f2977f0c49df1aa667d1686a745a4731a168f074
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