The Ohio Supreme Court held that private judges can not preside over jury trials. The language of ORC 2701.10, which establishes the right of private judges to decide cases, does not allow for jury trials. Additionally, counties do not have to provide courtroom facilities and court reporters to private judges, but may do so if the parties hiring the private judge pay the costs. See State ex rel. Russo v. McDonnell , 2006-Ohio-3459; Ohio Supreme Court Opinion Summaries, 7/12/06. Private judges are typically used in high-stakes personal injury and medical malpractice cases. The plaintiffs in such cases will probably not want to forgo a jury trial. Ohio Supreme Court Rules Against Private Judges by James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealer, July 13, 2006.