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Capital University Law School and The Ohio State University
Moritz College of Law held several events at the Ohio Judicial
Center during the year as well.
The Meetings & Events Group in 2008 also supported
conferences and events for the Ohio Center for Law Related
Education Government in Action program. Other special
events included a visit by Ukrainian judges and judicial
delegates, and a delegation from Azerbaijan. State Senator
Kevin Coughlin hosted a group of international delegates for
a tour and luncheon. Other visiting organizations included
the Ohio Jail Advisory Board, the Shirley Chisholm Girls
in Government program, the Judicial-Legislative Exchange
program and the Corporation for Supportive Housing. A
mock trial for the Law & Leadership Summer Institute and the
Advanced Science and Technology Resource Center program
dinner event also took place at the Ohio Judicial Center in
2008.
The Meetings & Events staff also assisted with the bar
examinations and admissions ceremonies, as well as special
events for employees throughout the year.
Office of Court Security
The Office of Court Security provides physical and personnel
security at the Ohio Judicial Center, security consulting services
for judges throughout Ohio and physical security assessments
for local courts.
The Office of Court Security is responsible for the security of
the Ohio Judicial Center and the safety of all staff and visitors.
In 2008, Court security officers conducted more than 68,000
security screenings of visitors during business hours, as well
as after-hours events. All Court security officers are certified
in first aid and two officers are certified as first responders.
Security officers also provide training to local courts on security
screening equipment (X-ray equipment and magnetometers),
as well as Taser certification.
The Supreme Court marshal performs ceremonial duties
within the Courtroom and provides personal protection
to the Justices while they are conducting official business
within the state. As manager of the Court’s Inappropriate
Communications program, the marshal is responsible for all
communication requiring monitoring or coordination with
federal or other state offices.
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Clerk's division
Office of the Clerk
Case Mediation Section