Ohio Rev. Code § 2733.09: Leave to file petition - notice.

Upon application for leave to file a petition in an action in quo warranto, the court or judge may direct notice thereof to be given to the defendant previous to granting such leave, and may hear the defendant in opposition thereto. If leave is granted, an entry thereof shall be made on the journal, or the fact shall be indorsed by the judge on the petition, which shall then be filed.