APRIL 30, 2025
Supreme Court Women Inspire Akron Law Students
During a luncheon and lecture entitled “Lady Justice! Women on the Ohio Supreme Court,” Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy and Justice Megan E. Shanahan shared their career stories and imparted legal knowledge to aspiring attorneys at the University of Akron School of Law.
Monroe County Hosts 84th Off-Site Court
Monroe Central High School in Woodsfield recently hosted an official session of the Supreme Court of Ohio during the 84th session of Off-Site Court.
APRIL 28, 2025
Supreme Court Launches Reentry Video Series for Second Chance Month
April is Second Chance Month, a national observance dedicated to building awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting opportunities for individuals who have paid their debt to society or been released from incarceration to reintegrate successfully.
February Ohio Bar Exam Results Announced
The Supreme Court of Ohio released results from the February 2025 Ohio Bar Examination.
New Time Standards Address Timely Resolution of Cases
The Supreme Court of Ohio has approved updated time standards for trial courts to process cases. The new standards are based on evaluation and assessment of the current caseload and performance measures in consultation with judicial officers, court administrators, and other local court staff.
APRIL 24, 2025
Public Comment Sought on Proposed Assisted Outpatient Treatment Rules
The Supreme Court of Ohio has opened a public comment period for proposed rules to oversee assisted outpatient treatment programs operated by probate courts.
APRIL 23, 2025
Rule Proposed for Local Courts To Adopt Plan for Reporting Criminal History Information
A public comment period has opened on a proposal requiring local courts to adopt a rule and compliance plan to ensure that fingerprints, case dispositions, and protection orders are reported to law enforcement.
APRIL 30, 2025
Court Approves Permits for Licking County Solar Farm
The Supreme Court of Ohio today held that the Ohio Power Siting Board properly authorized the construction of a large-scale solar farm in Licking County.
APRIL 16, 2025
Court Dismisses Challenge to Mineral Rights Ownership
The Supreme Court of Ohio today dismissed a dispute over oil and gas rights underlying property in rural Belmont County, letting a lower court ruling stand.
APRIL 15, 2025
Supreme Court: Same-Sex Couple Who Split Disagree on Parental Rights
Parental rights in a case involving two women in a same-sex relationship will be considered next week by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
APRIL 10, 2025
Court Rejects Teacher’s Request to Order Backpay
The Supreme Court of Ohio today rejected a schoolteacher’s request for five years of backpay, finding she could have pursued the issue through her union contract.
APRIL 9, 2025
Supreme Court To Review Records In Disputed Accident Case
The Supreme Court of Ohio today ordered the Richland County sheriff to produce three sets of records requested by a woman investigating missing money and property taken after her son’s death. The Supreme Court will determine if the sheriff’s office improperly withheld information.
MARCH 25, 2025
Shoe and Soap Sellers Contest State Tax Paid on Products Moving Through Ohio Warehouses
The makers of Nine West shoes and boots sell more than six million pairs a year to retailer DSW. The footwear is shipped to DSW’s sole distribution center in central Ohio to serve its 486 retail stores nationwide.
MARCH 20, 2025
Portsmouth Judge Sanctioned for Ordering Son Released From Jail Before Court Appearance
The Ohio Supreme Court today issued a six-month fully stayed suspension to a Scioto County judge who violated his own court policy to secure the release of his son from jail before a court appearance on domestic violence and resisting arrest charges.
APRIL 29, 2025
Incredible Honor, Extraordinary Experience: Judge Zayas Serves on Supreme Court of Ohio
Judge Marilyn Zayas of the First District Court of Appeals described her assignment at the Supreme Court of Ohio as both an incredible honor and an extraordinary experience.
MARCH 27, 2025
Sixth District Judge Grateful for Supreme Court Assignment
Judge Thomas Osowik of the Sixth District Court of Appeals expressed both gratitude, and a deep sense of responsibility as he prepared for his third assignment at the Ohio Supreme Court.
MARCH 24, 2025
Appellate Judge Follows Father’s Every Footstep
Judge Robert Hendrickson’s path to the judiciary was paved by his own father, retired Judge William Hendrickson.
MARCH 21, 2025
Fourth District Judge Brings Variety of Legal Experience to Oral Arguments
Fourth District Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Jason Smith was excited to bring his experience to the bench during his second Ohio Supreme Court assignment.
MARCH 20, 2025
Clermont County Senior Assistant Prosecutor to Preside on Municipal Court Bench
Clermont County Municipal Court will soon have a new judge on the bench.
MARCH 12, 2025
New Judge Chosen for Hamilton County Common Pleas Court
A new judge will be filling an empty seat at the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court later this month.
MARCH 10, 2025
Law Long Engrained in Second District Judge
Long before sitting for oral arguments at the Ohio Supreme Court, the law was an integral part of Judge Michael Tucker’s life.
APRIL 30, 2025
Media outlet sues Mahoning County Clerk of Courts for delaying access to civil cases: WFMJ
A national news media outlet is suing the Mahoning County Clerk of Courts for what they claim are unconstitutional practices.
Delaware Municipal Court clerk nears lawsuit settlement as Democrat aims to challenge her: Columbus Dispatch
Delaware Municipal Court Clerk Cindy Dinovo is close to settling another lawsuit accusing her of running a hostile, dysfunctional office, Delaware County's Democratic Party chairperson said.