OLAP Judicial Advisory Group

Members Co-chairs Judge Debra L. Boros, Lorain Co. Domestic Relations/Juvenile Court Judge Michael F. Higgins, Licking Co. Municipal Court Members Judge Colleen C. Cooney, ex officio member, Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Michael J. Corrigan, Retired, Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Matthew J. Crehan, Retired, Butler Co. Common Pleas Court Judge Theresa Dellick, Mahoning Co. Juvenile Court Judge Janet A. Grubb, Franklin Co. Municipal Court Judge Sylvia S. Hendon,  First District Court of Appeals Judge Mary Katherine Huffman, Montgomery Co. Common Pleas Court Judge Roger L. Kline Fourth District Court of Appeals Judge Denise H. McColley, Henry Co. Domestic Relations/Juvenile Court Judge Jack R. Puffenburger, Lucas Co. Probate Court Judge Randy T. Rogers, Butler Co. Probate Court Judge Joan Synenberg Cuyahoga Co. Common Pleas Court Judge William W. Weaver, Retired, Lake Co. Juvenile Court

2010 Meeting Dates: Cancelled: Thursday, March 11, 2010 Rescheduled for Fall (Date tbd) Purpose The Judicial Advisory Group (JAG) is a group of judges who work with the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program (OLAP) to extend its ability to provide confidential assistance to judges. OLAP and JAG help only judges who want help. OLAP and JAG have no enforcement authority and no reporting requirements.  If a judge declines an offer of help, that is the end of the matter. If a judge seems to need help, OLAP/JAG can assess whether he or she truly does and what kind of help might be appropriate. OLAP is neither a substitute for nor a diversion from disciplinary referrals. If you know a judge who may need assistance, contact either OLAP or a JAG member. OLAP and JAG will work together to assess the issue and determine an appropriate course of action. OLAP has a 24/7 hotline: 1-800-348-4343 Learn more details in the The Judicial Advisory Group Brochure Your contact with OLAP/JAG, as well as any contact between OLAP/JAG and the judge you are concerned about, will be completely confidential. Why a Judicial Advisory Group? OLAP has proven experience and expertise working with attorneys and judges to assess substance abuse and mental health issues, and to provide referrals and other services. Judges routinely make decisions in contested cases with high stakes. JAG members have the expertise to: ensure that a referral does not reflect a desire to discredit a judge based on judicial decisions or other official acts provide assistance that responds to the constraints of judges assist with professional issues that fall outside OLAP's expertise. Ohio's six judicial associations nominate members to the Judicial Advisory Group. The Ohio Judicial Conference appoints members and provides administrative support for the group. OJC Staff Mark Miars, Mark.Miars@sc.ohio.gov or 614-387-9767