Rule 38 Court Security

Court Security

(A) The Toledo Municipal Court is charged with dispensing justice, resolving disputes and protecting the constitutional rights of those who appear before the court. The court also recognizes, accordingly, that appropriate levels of security should exist in the court for the safety and security of those who visit and work therein, pursuant to the Rules of Superintendence.

(B) A local security advisory committee shall be established, appointed by the court, consisting of a representative of each of the following: the court, the Lucas County Sheriff, Toledo City Council, the Clerk of Toledo Municipal Court, the public defender, the city prosecutor, the Toledo Bar Association, victims’ advocacy groups, Toledo Police Department, ADA coordinator, employee organizations representing employees who work in the Toledo Municipal Court building and other bar association or community groups as deemed appropriate by the court. This advisory group shall meet at least once yearly to assist the court in meeting the Ohio Court Security Standards contained in the Rule 9 of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio. The court’s security policy and procedures manual is a protected document and is not a public record.