https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/LegalResources/Rules/superintendence/Superintendence.pdf

Under this rule, judges in the courts of common pleas, of municipal courts, or of county courts shall consider and may adopt a plan for the mandatory arbitration of civil cases. Cases involving title to real estate, equitable relief and appeals are excluded from mandatory arbitration. The rule also identifies that the court shall establish a list of qualified attorneys who have consented to serve as arbitrators.