J. Jeffrey Benson at a glance
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J. Jeffrey Benson
Judge · Ross Co. Probate/Juvenile Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge for the Probate and Juvenile Division of the Ross County Court of Common Pleas, having been elected to the bench on November 4, 2014, with his term commencing on February 9, 2015 and extending until February 8, 2027
- He then entered private practice, working at Benson & Benson (1982–2015) and later as a partner at Spetnagel & Benson (1985–1998)
- After law school, he began his legal career as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office from 1982 to 1985.
Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Capital University Law School in 1982
- Bachelor’s degree from Otterbein College in 1979
Additional information
- He oversees cases involving probate matters, juvenile issues, and family-related legal proceedings in Ross County, Ohio
- Judge Benson has been recognized for his contributions to the legal and behavioral health community, receiving the Advocate of the Year Award from the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
Ohio's statewide virtual-court guidance tells courts to include instructions for submitting exhibits or notifying the court of witnesses when remote-hearing information is sent to participants.
Instructions for submitting exhibits or notifying the court of witnesses.Virtual Public Access to Ohio Court Proceedings ↗
Statewide
Ohio's statewide virtual-court guidance recommends advance ground rules for documents, exhibits, screen sharing, and pre-marking exhibits for remote hearings.
Documents: Share any documents/exhibits that will be reviewed in advance. Use the share screen function while documents are being discussed during the hearing. Request that the documents are pre-marked for exhibit purposes.Virtual Public Access to Ohio Court Proceedings ↗
Statewide
Ohio's statewide virtual-court guidance states that litigants, attorneys, and the public should be instructed not to record the hearing.
The court should instruct the litigants, attorneys, and the public to not record the hearing.Virtual Public Access to Ohio Court Proceedings ↗
Sources
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