JULY 31, 2020
Remote Appearances and Oaths Extended
The Ohio Supreme Court today issued an order to continue allowing remote appearances by parties in Ohio courts and the remote administration of oaths and affirmations.
Anti-Bias Training Part of Judicial College’s Present and Past
Racial fairness has been the leading issue of protests in Ohio since the death of George Floyd in police custody four months ago.
JULY 30, 2020
Conduct Board Announces August Hearings
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced August disciplinary hearings involving attorneys.
AUGUST 4, 2020
Prior Decision on Payment of Court Costs Applied to Three Cases
The Ohio Supreme Court today decided three additional cases based on its July 2 decision that a trial court does not have to consider a convicted criminal defendant’s present or future ability to pay court costs when considering the defendant’s request to have the costs waived, suspended, or modified.
JULY 30, 2020
Court Confirms Postrelease Control Sanction Can Be Challenged Only on Direct Appeal
The Ohio Supreme Court today ruled for a second time this year that challenges to errors by trial courts imposing postrelease control may be raised by an offender only on direct appeal.
JULY 29, 2020
Conviction Not Required to Pursue Civil Lawsuit Based on Criminal Acts
Ohio law allows a person to pursue a civil lawsuit based on injuries caused by a criminal act without having to show the crime resulted in a conviction, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today.
JULY 28, 2020
Fugitive Doctor Challenges Former Patients’ Right to Sue
A fugitive doctor accused of botching hundreds of spine surgeries is striking back at some of his former victims, accusing them of a botched judge-shopping scheme that he argues should cost the patients their right to sue.
JULY 23, 2020
Immigrant Charged with Sex Crimes Cannot Withdraw Plea Based on Faulty Legal Advice
A Romanian national failed to prove that had he been given accurate information about the potential of being deported by pleading guilty, he would have instead chosen a trial to fight the charges against him, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today.
New Trial Based on Juror’s Letter Expressing Regret Denied
The Ohio Supreme Court today held that a new trial was not warranted in a case where, following a jury trial, a juror wrote a letter claiming that she had agreed to a Friday-evening verdict to avoid having to return for jury deliberations the following week.
AUGUST 7, 2020
Chief Justice Discusses Attorney Poll Workers on CBS
Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor was featured on “CBS This Morning” news show to promote the plan to have Ohio lawyers volunteer as poll workers to help close the expected shortfall at voting precincts this fall.
Court Adjustments Provide Shelter from Pandemic Storm
Every year, Ohio’s courts strive for 20/20 vision. In 2020, judges and staff need even stronger perception to visualize what to do with their buildings to combat COVID-19.
AUGUST 6, 2020
Three Visiting Judges Hear Oral Arguments Remotely
Three judges from appeals courts throughout the state served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court for oral arguments.
AUGUST 5, 2020
Appellate Judges Hear Oral Arguments
Two judges from state district appeals courts served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court for oral arguments.
AUGUST 4, 2020
Court Approves Rules for Judicial Campaign Activities
The Ohio Supreme Court has approved two amendments to the Code of Judicial Conduct that revise certain requirements for judicial campaigns.
JULY 27, 2020
Governor Appoints Fourth District Court of Appeals Judge
Gov. Mike DeWine has announced the appointment of Kristy S. Wilkin to the Fourth District Court of Appeals.
August 7, 2020
Ohio Supreme Court Will Review Madison Schools’ Arming Staffers Case - Dayton Daily News
State Supreme Court Stays Challenge to Frenchko Candidacy - Youngstown WFMJ-TV
Appeals Court Says East Cleveland Police Had ‘Unwritten Custom’ of Violence, Upholds $50M Verdict for Man Beaten and Locked in Storage Room - Cleveland.com
Cuyahoga County Jail Must Rehire Supervisor Fired for Using Excessive Force on Female Inmates Twice in Two Days, Appeals Court Rules - Cleveland.com
