Rule 91.09 - Custody Evaluator Continuing Education(A) RequirementIn each succeeding year following completion of the pre-appointment educational requirements of Sup.R. 91.08(B), a custody evaluator appointed by a court of common pleas shall complete a minimum of six hours of continuing education that meets all of the following requirements:
(1) Is provided by the Supreme Court or other provider that has received prior approval of the Supreme Court;(2) Is comprised of approved continuing education topics detailed in the Supreme Court of Ohio's Custody Evaluator Training Guidelines.(B) Failure to complyThe following shall apply to a custody evaluator who fails to comply with the continuing education requirement of division (A) of this rule:
(1) The custody evaluator shall not be eligible for new appointments to serve as a custody evaluator until the requirement is satisfied. If the deficiency in continuing education is more than three calendar years, the custody evaluator shall complete the initial training program pursuant to Sup.R. 91.08(B) to qualify again for appointment.(2) If the custody evaluator is currently conducting an evaluation at the time of noncompliance, the appointing court may allow the custody evaluator to complete the evaluation and fulfill the requirements within the order of appointment.Ohio. R. Superi. Ct. 91.09
Adopted May 11, 2021, effective 9/1/2022.