APRIL 23, 2014
Ohio Supreme Court’s Administrator Reflects on Career
Steve Hollon has overseen the administrative operations of the Ohio Supreme Court for the last 15 years.
APRIL 22, 2014
Seven Libyan Judges Learn About Ohio Supreme Court, American Legal System
For the first time, the Ohio Supreme Court today welcomed a delegation of judges from Libya in a visit designed for them to learn about the U.S. system of justice.
APRIL 22, 2014
Death Sentence of Butler County Man Upheld
The Ohio Supreme Court today rejected the third death-penalty appeal of a Butler County man convicted of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend in 1983.
The Supreme Court of Ohio today suspended a Cincinnati attorney for two years for violating rules of professional conduct. The final 18 months of the suspension will be stayed if the attorney meets certain conditions.
APRIL 21, 2014
Student Hit by Bus Settles Suit with The Ohio State University
An Ohio State University student hit by an OSU-owned bus settled his personal injury suit with the school.
APRIL 17, 2014
Formal Request to Suppress Evidence Does Not Need Highly Detailed Statement of Facts and Law
The Supreme Court of Ohio today ordered a trial court to hold a hearing to consider a woman’s request to suppress evidence gathered by police during a traffic stop in North Ridgeville.
APRIL 16, 2014
Property Appraisal Amount Trumps Remote Sale Price When Setting Property Tax Values
When a property has been sold more than 24 months before the lien date in a reappraisal year, and the reappraisal does not use that sale price as the property value, the sale should not be presumed “recent” when determining the property’s value for that year, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
Take a look at upcoming Ohio Supreme Court events and announcements for the week of April 21, 2014.
APRIL 23, 2014
Governor Appoints Dressel to Kettering Municipal Court
Kettering Municipal Court Acting Judge Frederick W. Dressel will be able to remove the word “acting” before his title on May 19, after his appointment to the court’s vacancy Tuesday by Gov. John R. Kasich.
APRIL 22, 2014
Primary Election Features More Than 200 Judgeships on Ballot
Two weeks from today, Ohio voters will cast ballots for 217 judges in the May 6 primary election.
APRIL 15, 2014
Governor Appoints New Barberton Municipal Court Judge
A former Summit County Court Common Pleas Judge will serve as the new Barberton Municipal Court judge starting April 21.
APRIL 23, 2014
Ex-Ohio Cop Freed in Killing Can Stay Free for Now – Associated Press
Court Rules Man Who Robbed, Shot Brothers Must Serve Post-Release Control – Columbus Daily Reporter
Man Who Murdered Two During Convenience Store Robbery Loses Appeal – Columbus Daily Reporter
OSU Settles With Student Hit By Bus – Associated Press
Appeals Court Strikes Down Ohio Hospital Merger in Win for FTC – Wall Street Journal
Prosecutors Denounce Death Penalty Task Force’s Recommendations – Columbus Dispatch
Execution Panel Labeled ‘Off Course’ – Toledo Blade
Critics: Supreme Court Task Force’s Death Penalty Recommendations Would Create Legal ‘Nightmares’ – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio Justice Speaks at Ashbrook Lunch on Power of State Supreme Court – Ashland Times Gazette
Judge Says Officers’ Presence ‘Attempt to Intimidate the Court’ – Hillsboro Times Gazette
Judge’s Race Sparks Controversy – Youngstown WKBN-TV
Three Lawyers Seek Open Common Pleas Bench – Steubenville Herald Star