Ohio § 2712.22
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2712.22, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2712.22.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all persons whose names are submitted
for consideration for appointment or designation as arbitrators or conciliators, or
who are appointed or designated as arbitrators or conciliators, within fifteen days
of the submission, designation, or appointment, shall disclose to the parties any
information that might cause their impartiality to be questioned, including any of
the following circumstances: (A) The person has a personal bias or prejudice concerning a party, or personal knowledge
of disputed evidentiary facts concerning the proceedings. (B) The person served as an attorney in the matter in controversy, the person is or was
associated with another who has participated in the matter during such association,
or the person has been a material witness concerning it. (C) The person served as an arbitrator or conciliator in another proceeding involving
one or more of the parties to the proceedings. (D) The person, individually or as a fiduciary, or the person's spouse or minor child
residing in his household, has a financial interest in the subject matter in controversy
or in a party to the proceedings, or any other interest that could be substantially
affected by the outcome of the proceedings. (E) The person, his spouse, a person within the third degree of relationship to either
of them, or the spouse of such a person meets any of the following conditions: (1) The person is or has been a party to the proceedings, or an officer, director, or
trustee of a party. (2) The person is acting or has acted as an attorney in the proceedings. (3) The person is known to have an interest that could be substantially affected by the
outcome of the proceedings. (4) The person is likely to be a material witness in the proceedings. (F) The person has a close personal or professional relationship with a person who meets
any of the following conditions: (1) The person is or has been a party to the proceedings, or an officer, director, or
trustee of a party. (2) The person is acting or has acted as an attorney or representative in the proceedings. (3) The person is or expects to be nominated as an arbitrator or conciliator in the proceedings. (4) The person is known to have an interest that could be substantially affected by the
outcome of the proceedings. (5) The person is likely to be a material witness in the proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2712.22
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2712.22 cover?
Section 2712.22 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 2712.22?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2712.22" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 2712.22 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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