The conciliator or conciliators may conduct the conciliation proceedings in a manner that they consider appropriate, taking into account the circumstances of the case, the wishes of the parties, and the desirability of a speedy settlement of the dispute. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, other provisions of the Revised Code, the Rules of Evidence, and the Ohio rules of court shall not apply to conciliation proceedings brought under this chapter.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 2712.76

  • Conciliation: means any conciliation, whether or not administered by a permanent conciliation institution. See Ohio Code 2712.01
  • Court: means a body or an organ of the judicial system of a state. See Ohio Code 2712.01
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.

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