Other title: Professionalism dos and don'ts; Other title: Judicial professionalism

"Created: 7/17/2014 ..."--Document properties screen.; Description based on online resource; title from PDF caption (supremecourt.ohio.gov viewed on August 7, 2014).; Harvested from the web on 8/7/14In pretrial matters do -- In scheduling do -- In conducting hearings & trials do -- In ruling on motions do -- In other activities do -- Don't.As the guardians of our legal system, judges are expected to establish and maintain the highest level of professionalism. The way in which judges manage their dockets, interact with counsel, and preside over their courtrooms sets a standard of professionalism for the attorneys who appear before them. Just as significantly, the words and actions of judges also shape the public's perception of the justice system. Being a judge requires diligence, personal integrity, and a dedication to the attainment of justice. With these principles in mind, the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Professionalism prepared this list of "DOs and DON'Ts" to guide judges in carrying out their responsibilities. In creating this list, the Commission does not intend to regulate or to provide additional bases for discipline, but rather to help promote professionalism among Ohio's judges. The Commission encourages all judges to employ these practices in their daily routines, and in so doing, make lawyers and litigants feel welcome in their courtrooms and assured that disputes will be resolved in an efficient, timely, and just manner