Supreme Court of Ohio schedules hearing on suit

The Supreme Court of Ohio
Notice of Oral Argument

The Supreme Court of Ohio will hold an oral argument on the merits in this case [Ohioans for Concealed Carry Inc. et. al v. City of Clyde et. al., Case No. 07-0960] on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. Time allowed for oral argument will be 15 minutes per side.

Attorneys who argue before the Court must comply with the provisions of Rule IX of the Rules of Practice of the Supreme Court of Ohio and the instructions that follow. Pursuant to Rule IX, Section 3, counsel for either or both parties may waive oral argument and submit the case upon briefs. The Clerk must be notified in writing of the waiver at least seven days before the date scheduled for the oral argument.

Court convenes promptly at 9 a.m. Counsel in all cases are expected to be present when court convenes. Counsel must register with the Chief Deputy Clerk prior to 8:45 a.m. at the information desk outside the Courtroom on the first floor of the Ohio Judicial Center.

For more information on protocol for presenting oral argument before the Supreme Court of Ohio, counsel may refer to the "Guide for Counsel Presenting Oral Argument" located at www.sconet.state.oh.us/Clerk-of-Court.

Note: Assignments in the Supreme Court take precedence over other assignments.

KRISTINA D. FROST - CLERK
CHIEF DEPUTY

Background:
State high court takes on case of weapons in parks

Appeals Court reverses: Clyde City Parks 'no-guns' signs illegal

Attorney General Jim Petro Defends Concealed Carry Law

Newspaper polls prove strong support for privacy/ protection in parks