Rule 34. Electronic Case Management System Connectivity to the Ohio Courts Network

(A) Definitions As used in this rule:

(1) Computer case management system "Computer case management system" means the system of one or more software applications that dockets and indexes all cases filed with a court and includes features such as the management of case information, workflow implementation, data organization, and the generation of notices and reports.

(2) Ohio courts network "Ohio courts network" means the electronic statewide information exchange system operated by the Supreme Court that facilitates the exchange of data and information by and between the courts of the state and other justice system partners through a centralized warehouse.

(B) Connectivity of current computer case management systems Effective July 1, 2016, a computer case management system utilized by a court or division of a court that is capable of sending case data to the Ohio courts network in the data formats required shall be connected with that network.

(C) Connectivity of new or upgraded case management systems Effective July 1, 2016, any new computer case management system purchased, built, or otherwise procured by a court or division and any existing computer case management system upgraded by a court or division shall be capable of sending case data to the Ohio courts network in the data formats required and shall be connected with that network.