# Ohio Sup.R. 1.00: Rule 1.00. Purpose

> Ohio · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_SUPER_R1_00

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Sup.R. 1.00
- **Heading:** Rule 1.00. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Rules of Court / Superintendence / Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio / Ohio Sup.R. 1.00

## Text

The foundation of our government rests upon the confidence of the people in the ability of their
courts to achieve liberty and justice for all under the law. The fair, impartial, and speedy resolution
of cases without unnecessary delay maintains this confidence, safeguards the rights of litigants to
the just processing of their causes, and earns the trust of the public.

To secure these ends, the Supreme Court of Ohio adopts the following Rules of Superintendence
for the Courts of Ohio to serve the public interest that mandates prompt disposition of all causes,
at all times, in all courts of this state.

Commentary (July 1, 2026)

Preface was renumbered to Rule 1.00 as part of the 2026 restructuring of the Rules of

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