Redistricting Cases

(A) General To invoke the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court pursuant to Article XI, Section 9 or Article XIX, Section 3 of the Ohio Constitution, a party shall file a complaint with the Clerk of the Supreme Court. The complaint shall clearly identify that the case involves a challenge to redistricting or a plan of redistricting promulgated pursuant to Article XI or Article XIX. 80 (B) Procedure (1) The Clerk shall issue a summons and serve a copy of the complaint by certified mail sent to the address of the respondent as indicated on the cover page of the complaint. The summons shall inform the respondent of the time to respond to the complaint. (2) After a complaint is filed pursuant to division (A) of this rule, the Supreme Court shall issue an order setting a schedule for the filing of answers or motions to dismiss, briefs, and evidence in the case. (C) Service All documents filed under this rule, except those filed to institute a case, shall be served by the parties by personal service, or e-mail on the date of the documents’ submission for filing. (D) Reference to a master commissioner; oral argument The Supreme Court may refer redistricting cases to a master commissioner for any (1) purpose, including resolving discovery disputes, and conducting hearings for the presentation of evidence. (2) The Supreme Court may also order oral argument before the court. Effective Date: January 1, 2013 Amended: September 24, 2021; January 1, 2023; April 1, 2025 81 SECTION 15. RECORD ON APPEAL.