IOLTA / IOTA for financial institutions.
Ohio banks and credit unions hold the pooled trust accounts whose interest funds civil legal aid. Proper setup, remittance, and rate treatment directly determine how much reaches Ohioans in need.
Institution responsibilities
- Establish and maintain IOLTA (lawyer) and IOTA (title-agent) trust accounts as interest-bearing.
- Remit the interest to the Foundation — not to the lawyer, title agent, or individual clients.
- Submit remittances through the Foundation's electronic remittance portal ↗.
Prime Partner rates
Financial institutions that enroll in the Prime Partner Program pay premium interest rates on IOLTA/IOTA accounts, substantially increasing the funding generated for civil legal aid. Prime Partners are recognized for that commitment. Learn more on the Prime Partner page →.
For the full institution guidelines, rate schedules, and remittance instructions, see the live guidelines page ↗.
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