Ohio Administrative Code
Title 4112 - Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Chapter 4112-3 - Procedural Provisions
Section 4112-3-02 - Fact finding conferences

A commission staff member may be assigned to initiate contact with the complainant and respondent, and conduct a fact-finding conference between the complainant and respondent or their representatives to examine the factual basis behind the charge.

Any party who participates in a fact-finding conference may be accompanied by legal counsel, whose role shall be limited to advising his/her client, unless agreed to by all parties present, including the commission staff member conducting the conference.