Advisory Opinion Process
Authority to Issue Opinions
Gov.BarR.V§2
(C) Advisory Opinions. The Board may issue informal,
nonbinding advisory opinion letters in response to prospective or hypothetical questions
directed to the Board regarding the application of the Supreme Court Rules for the
Government of the Bar of Ohio, the Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Judiciary
of Ohio, the Code of Professional Responsibility, the Code of Judicial Conduct, or the
Attorney's Oath of Office. Subject to the approval of the Supreme Court, the Board shall
adopt regulations for the issuance of advisory opinions.
Request for Opinions
Attorneys and judges may request advisory opinions by submitting a question in writing to the Secretary of the Board or to the Staff Counsel.
Availability of Opinions
Opinions are available through the Board's office. The Board also maintains a mailing list of interested subscribers and will mail opinions as issued.
Opinions are Online
- Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline Web Site
- Hannah System (Telephone 614.228.3313)
- Lexis Nexis (Ohgrie database)
- Westlaw (OHETH -EO database)
- Ohio State Bar Association Web site
Opinions are available in libraries
- Supreme Court of Ohio Law Library
- County Law Libraries
- Law School Libraries