FVE in Ohio
KWVRS experts holding FVE: Paul J. Bourgeois, Ph.D. (Vocational Rehabilitation Expert & Life Care Planner); Daniel Wolstein, Ph.D. (CEO & President)
Recognition and practice information for Fellow of Vocational Experts in Ohio.
Recognition and qualification in Ohio
The FVE designation recognizes senior practitioners in forensic vocational evaluation and expert practice.
The Ohio Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) administers public vocational rehabilitation in Ohio. KWVRS FVE-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.
Ohio courts and venues
Expert qualification in Ohio's courts is determined case by case.
- Court of Common Pleas - General jurisdiction; civil cases over $500, felonies; four divisions: General, Domestic, Probate, Juvenile
- Municipal Court - Civil cases up to $15,000, misdemeanors, traffic
- County Court - In counties without municipal courts; civil cases up to $15,000
Highest court: Supreme Court of Ohio. Federal venues: N.D. Ohio, S.D. Ohio.
Other credentials in Ohio
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FVE a primary certification?
FVE is a professional designation rather than a primary credential. It is typically held alongside CRC or CVE certifications.
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