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Judicial & Court Services Division

The Judicial and Court Services Division supports trial and appellate courts in the administration of justice. The Division provides traditional and innovative services in response to and with respect for the needs of the courts and the public.

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The Office of Judicial and Court Services - Includes management of the judge database and support services for the creation of new judgeships.

The Judicial College - Provides a comprehensive program of education for Ohio's judges, magistrates, and non-judicial court personnel. Includes the judge mentoring program.

The Case Management Section - Provides practical and cost-effective solutions for case flow and operational management concerns. Provides oversight to the Assigned Judge Program and the Court Statistical Reporting Section.

The Children, Families, and the Courts Section - Supports all courts and judges in Ohio with jurisdiction over juvenile, probate, and family law matters. The section also manages the federal Court Improvement Program and other court reforms, and staffs the Advisory Committee on Children, Families, and the Courts.

The Court Relations Program - Serves as liaison between the trial and appellate court judges, court personnel, and clerks and the Supreme Court of Ohio. Includes Off-Site Court and the Advisory Committee on the Judicial Family Network.

The Dispute Resolution Section - Provides mediation training, program monitoring and administration of policies and procedures for Dispute Resolution. Includes management of grant awards for local mediation programs.Staffs the Advisory Committee on Dispute Resolution.

The Domestic Violence Program - Assists and supports local courts with issues associated with civil and criminal domestic violence and stalking cases practices and procedures. Staffs the Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence.

The Interpreter Services Program - Provides technical support and advice on the use of interpreters in the court and also training for court personnel, judges, and court administrators. Staffs the Advisory Committee on Interpreter Services.

The Specialized Dockets Section - Provides technical support and guidelines for the establishment and operation of local specialized dockets. Includes assistance with drug courts, mental health courts, and domestic violence programs. Staffs the Advisory Committee on Mental Illness and the Courts.