The term of any juvenile or domestic relations court, whether a division of the court of common pleas or an independent court, is one calendar year. All actions and other business pending at the expiration of any term of court is automatically continued without further order. The judge may adjourn court or continue any case whenever, in his opinion, such continuance is warranted.

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 2151.22

  • Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.

Sessions of the court may be held at such places throughout the county as the judge shall from time to time determine.