Ohio Revised Code (“ORC”) Sections 3117.01 through 3117.08 are the specific statutes governing the conciliation process in the State of Ohio. Black’s Law Dictionary reflects that the word “conciliation” is derived from French law wherein it was/is the formality to which intending litigants are subjected in cases brought before a Judge. The Judge convenes the parties and endeavors to reconcile them. Should the Judge not succeed, the case proceeds to trial.
In the Domestic Relations Court of Montgomery County, Galen Curry is the person who is “in charge” of the conciliation process. On Thursday, November 6, 2008, I had the opportunity to meet with Galen Curry to learn about his role in a conciliation proceeding. Ohio Revised Code Section 3117.03 provides for the appointment of one or more conciliation counselors in counties having a population over one hundred thousand according to the latest federal census.
As the conciliation counselor, Galen Curry does the following:
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Confers with parties involved with each conciliation proceeding and makes recommendations to the assigned conciliation judge. Â (In Montgomery County, Ohio, Judge Denise Cross and Judge Judith King are the conciliation judges.)
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Holds hearings in conciliation cases.
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