Local Rule 3. COURT APPOINTMENTS-(SUP. R. 4.31)
3.01 Reserved.
3.02 Reserved.
3.03 Special Process Servers- See Civil Rule XXV
3.04 The Community Diagnostic and Treatment Center (Court Clinic ) shall be the official agency for the court for the determination of mental competence and treatment issues that come before the court. However, where appropriate, the court may designate other agencies or medical personnel to perform such evaluations.
3.05 All persons or agencies who wish to be appointed by the court must submit a request in writing setting forth all qualifications and monetary requirements based upon the courts needs as provided. The Court shall review annually, all appointments and make adjustments and changes as needed.
3.06 For good cause shown the court may, by separate entry appoint other agencies or persons to fulfill the needs of the court.
Local Rule 4. COURT SECURITY PLAN - (SUP. R. 14.10)
In as much as the Hamilton County Court House by law is controlled by the Court of Common Pleas, the Hamilton County Municipal Court does hereby adopt the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Local Rule 33(C) Security Plan as published and filed with the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Local Rule 5. RECORDING OF PROCEEDINGS- (SUP. R. 10)
5.01 AUDIO RECORDING
Proceedings may be recorded by audio electronic recording devices, video recording systems, and/or stenographic means. The Administrative Judge may order the use of any method of recording authorized by Rule 10 of the Ohio Rules of Superintendence.
5.02 APPEAL
Transcripts of proceedings in electronic media shall be prepared in accordance with Rule 9(A) of the Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5.03 CUSTODY
Electronically recorded transcripts of proceedings shall be maintained and transcribed in the manner directed by the trial court, consistent with the requirements of SUP R. 26.05(C).
5.04 EXPENSE OF ELECTRONICALLY RECORDED TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS
The expense of copies of electronically recorded transcripts of proceedings or such portions as are considered necessary by a party shall be borne by the requesting party. All other expenses of electronically recorded transcripts of proceedings shall be costs in the action.
5.05 FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS
Whenever deemed necessary, the court may use Facsimile Transmitted documents in day-to-day operation of the court.
Local Rule 6. MEDIA COVERAGE OF PROCEEDINGS
The Hamilton County Municipal Court does hereby adopt the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Local Rule 30, Media Coverage of Proceedings, as published and filed with the Supreme Court of Ohio. This rule applies to all arraignment and trial courtrooms.