The bill amends various sections of the Revised Code concerning municipal courts, including the procedures for judges and clerks. Key provisions allow municipal court judges to sit outside their corporate limits and establish specific locations within their jurisdictions. The bill clarifies the powers of municipal judges, including their authority to perform marriage ceremonies and adopt court procedure rules. It also details the nomination process for clerks, requiring declarations of candidacy to be signed by at least fifty qualified electors and filed by a specified deadline. The bill establishes a six-year term for elected clerks and outlines the appointment and compensation structure based on the population of the court's territory.

Additionally, the bill addresses the responsibilities of clerks regarding the collection and disbursement of fines and fees, mandating that certain fines be directed to municipal or county treasuries. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate financial records while streamlining the process for guardianship management. The bill also introduces amendments related to testimonial privileges, clarifying the circumstances under which professionals can disclose confidential communications, particularly in cases of child abuse reporting. Overall, the bill aims to modernize court procedures, enhance accountability, and protect privileged communications in professional relationships.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 109.04, 1901.021, 1901.14, 1901.22, 1907.20, 2111.011, 2307.23, 2317.02, 2317.021, 2317.41, 2317.422, 2939.03, 2939.06, 2941.61, 2943.02, 2945.51, 2945.52, 2945.53, 2945.54, 1901.16, 1901.41, 1907.21, 1907.231, 2101.12, 2101.121, 2101.14, 2101.141, 2301.141, 2317.03, 2317.40, 2317.42, 2939.02, 2939.11, 2939.19, 2939.20, 2941.021, 2943.03, 2943.04, 2945.12, 2945.30, 2945.31, 2945.33, 2945.34, 2945.41, 2945.45, 2945.50
As Reported By Senate Committee: 1901.021, 1901.14, 1901.22, 1901.31, 1907.20, 2111.011, 2307.23, 2317.02, 2317.021, 2317.41, 2317.422, 2939.03, 2939.06, 2941.61, 2943.02, 2945.51, 2945.52, 2945.53, 2945.54, 1901.16, 1901.41, 1907.21, 1907.231, 2101.12, 2101.121, 2101.14, 2101.141, 2301.141, 2317.03, 2317.40, 2317.42, 2939.02, 2939.20, 2941.021, 2943.03, 2943.04, 2945.12, 2945.30, 2945.31, 2945.33, 2945.34, 2945.41, 2945.45, 2945.50
As Passed By Senate: 1901.021, 1901.14, 1901.22, 1901.31, 1907.20, 2111.011, 2307.23, 2317.02, 2317.021, 2317.41, 2317.422, 2939.03, 2939.06, 2941.61, 2943.02, 2945.51, 2945.52, 2945.53, 2945.54, 1901.16, 1901.41, 1907.21, 1907.231, 2101.12, 2101.121, 2101.14, 2101.141, 2301.141, 2317.03, 2317.40, 2317.42, 2939.02, 2939.20, 2941.021, 2943.03, 2943.04, 2945.12, 2945.30, 2945.31, 2945.33, 2945.34, 2945.41, 2945.45, 2945.50