Court News Ohio

AUGUST 21, 2026

Court Ends Dispute Over Payment for Roundabout Construction

The Supreme Court of Ohio today rejected a request to reopen a dispute regarding the amount of money owed to Lorain County landowners whose road access was cut off to build a new roundabout.

AUGUST 20, 2026

Court Upholds Death Penalty for Triple Homicide

The Supreme Court of Ohio today affirmed the death sentence of a man who killed his friend and her two daughters in their North Royalton home in June 2017.

AUGUST 19, 2026

Sandusky County Judge Removed from Office for Multiple Judicial Conduct Violations

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The Supreme Court of Ohio today suspended Sandusky County Common Pleas Court Judge Jon Ickes for two years due to several judicial conduct violations, including presiding over two cases in which he had a “glaring conflict of interest” and cultivating an unprofessional workplace environment.

Court Rejects Unsealing Criminal Records for Use in Civil Lawsuit

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The Supreme Court of Ohio today denied a woman's request to access the sealed documents of three prior criminal cases involving the man who allegedly killed her husband.

AUGUST 18, 2026

Court Upholds Certification of Out-of-State Wind Farms to Sell Electricity in Ohio

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The Supreme Court of Ohio today affirmed the certification of six wind farms located in noncontiguous states in the Upper Midwest as renewable energy resource generating facilities eligible to sell renewable energy in Ohio.

AUGUST 13, 2026

Making the Case: Challenges to Vehicle Searches Featured at Off-Site Court Session

In the latest edition of “Making the Case,” the Supreme Court of Ohio hears cases at a special Off-Site Court session at Carrollton High School in Carroll County. The Supreme Court conducted oral arguments in three cases, including two concerning the legality of law-enforcement searches of drivers suspected of illegal activity.

Court Finds Financial Institution Tax Constitutional, Denies Refund

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The Supreme Court of Ohio today denied a Pennsylvania-based bank’s tax refund claim and rejected its argument that the Ohio financial institution tax (FIT) is unconstitutional.

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AUGUST 21, 2026

Board of Professional Conduct Files Disciplinary Case Reports and Recommendations

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has filed six reports with the Supreme Court of Ohio. Two reports recommend that the Supreme Court impose disciplinary sanctions against Ohio attorneys based upon the submission of consent-to-discipline agreements.

AUGUST 17, 2026

Supreme Court Offers Consumer’s Guide to Managing a Relationship With a Lawyer

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Most people will likely need a lawyer at some point in their lives. Whether it’s for writing a will, creating an estate plan, resolving family matters, or defending criminal accusations, lawyers are there to advise and help others understand the legal system.

AUGUST 14, 2026

Supreme Court Certifies Van Wert Specialized Docket for Veterans

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For the second time, the Supreme Court of Ohio has given final certification to Van Wert Municipal Court’s specialized docket for veterans – called Courts Assisting Military Offenders (CAMO).

AUGUST 12, 2026

Interactive Kiosks Launch as Part of Supreme Court’s America 250 Commemoration
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The Supreme Court of Ohio recently launched interactive touchscreen kiosks located in the concourse and on the ground floor of the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center. The upgraded displays are part of the Court’s America 250 initiative, a program marking the nation's 250th anniversary and highlighting the role of the courts in public life.

AUGUST 11, 2026

Seats of Justice: Delaware County

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The Delaware County Domestic Relations Court has received international recognition for its commitment to helping families navigate separation or divorce with dignity, respect, and hope.

Law Schools, State Legal Groups to Expand Legal Assistance for Rural Northwest Ohio

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A new initiative has debuted to deliver more legal help directly to rural communities in northwest Ohio and build a stronger pipeline of attorneys committed to serving them.

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ON THE BENCH

AUGUST 5, 2026

Appellate Judge Lives Childhood Dream at Supreme Court

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Though no stranger to the Supreme Court of Ohio, Judge William R. Zimmerman of the Third District Court of Appeals doesn’t take for granted the chance to return as an assigned judge.

Nontraditional Path Lands Judge on Supreme Court Bench

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As part of the last oral arguments of the year, Judge Robert Montgomery of the Fifth District Court of Appeals heard a case as an assigned judge on the Supreme Court of Ohio. Recalling his early days working summer jobs between classes to his years serving as a county probate judge, he said the opportunity to serve on the state’s highest court was an incredible honor.