Harvey v. McNamee

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 2332

Syllabus

The trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying respondent's second request to continue a full civil protection order hearing. The trial court had previously continued the full hearing upon respondent's request, so respondent could obtain counsel. Respondent's reasons for requesting a second continuance were the same as his reasons for requesting the first, and respondent did not explain why the initial continuance was insufficient. Respondent claimed he had hired counsel the night before the rescheduled hearing, but his new counsel was not available for the hearing and had not entered a notice of appearance. The trial court did not violate respondent's right to a full hearing when it warned him against speaking directly to the petitioner. Respondent was present for the entire hearing and was given the opportunity to testify, which he declined. Judgment affirmed.