# Ohio Civ.R. 1: Rule 1. Scope of Rules: Applicability; Construction; Exceptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Civ.R. 1
- **Heading:** Rule 1. Scope of Rules: Applicability; Construction; Exceptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Rules of Court / Practice and Procedure / Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure / Ohio Civ.R. 1

## Text

Scope of Rules: Applicability; Construction; Exceptions.

(A)
Applicability

These rules prescribe the procedure to be followed in all courts of this state in the exercise
of civil jurisdiction at law or in equity, except as provided in Rule 1(C), Rule 73, and Rule
75.

(B)
Construction

These rules shall be construed and applied to effect just results by eliminating delay,
unnecessary expense and all other impediments to the expeditious administration of justice.

(C)
Exceptions

These rules, to the extent that they would by their nature be clearly inapplicable, shall not
apply to procedure (1) upon appeal to review any judgment, order or ruling, (2) in the
appropriation of property, (3) in forcible entry and detainer, (4) in small claims matters
under Chapter 1925 of the Revised Code, (5) in uniform reciprocal support actions, (6) in
the commitment of the mentally ill, (7) in adoption proceedings under Chapter 3107 of the
Revised Code, (8) in all other special statutory proceedings; provided, that where any
statute provides for procedure by a general or specific reference to all the statutes governing
procedure in civil actions such procedure shall be in accordance with these rules.

(D)
Court orders regarding physical appearance

As used in these rules, any option to use live two-way video and audio technology shall
not be construed to limit the power of a court to order that a party, attorney, or witness
physically appear at a proceeding without the use of live two-way video and audio
technology.

## Nearby sections

- [Ohio Civ.R. 1 Rule 1. Scope of Rules: Applicability; Construction; Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R1.md)
- [Ohio Civ.R. 1.1 Rule 1.1. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R1_1.md)
- [Ohio Civ.R. 2 Rule 2. One Form of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R2.md)
- [Ohio Civ.R. 3 Rule 3. Commencement of Action; Venue](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R3.md)
- [Ohio Civ.R. 4 Rule 4. Process: Summons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R4.md)
- [Ohio Civ.R. 4.1 Rule 4.1. Process: Methods of Service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R4_1.md)
- [Ohio Civ.R. 4.2 Rule 4.2. Process: Who May be Served](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R4_2.md)
- [Ohio Civ.R. 4.3 Rule 4.3. Process: Out-of-State Service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R4_3.md)
- [Ohio Civ.R. 4.4 Rule 4.4. Process: Service by Publication](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R4_4.md)
- [Ohio Civ.R. 4.5 Rule 4.5. Process: Alternative Provisions for Service in a Foreign Country](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R4_5.md)
- [Ohio Civ.R. 4.6 Rule 4.6. Process: Limits; Amendment; Service Refused; Service Unclaimed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R4_6.md)
- [Ohio Civ.R. 4.7 Rule 4.7. Process: Waiving Service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R4_7.md)
- [Ohio Civ.R. 5 Rule 5. Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers Subsequent to the Original Complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R5.md)
- [Ohio Civ.R. 6 Rule 6. Time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CIV_R6.md)

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