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Probate 20.10

Order Appointing Counsel

Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio

This form is an order that the court uses to officially name an attorney to represent someone in a case. It is used when the court decides that the person involved cannot get their own lawyer or cannot afford one.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in probate court cases, specifically in matters related to civil commitment for mental illness, when the judge determines that the respondent needs an appointed lawyer.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an Order Appointing Counsel, which means the court is officially naming an attorney to represent someone in the case.
Who fills out this form?
The form is signed by the Probate Judge or Magistrate.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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