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There were 1,419 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 454,700 in the last 365 days.

Court News Ohio Press Releases

1,323 Press Releases
  • Published on August 31, 2023 - 13:43 GMT

    Sex Offender’s Out-of-State Registration Counts Toward Ohio Sex Offense Reporting Requirement

    A man convicted under an Ohio sex offender reporting law completed his 10-year registration requirements while living in Kentucky and did not have to start the reporting period over when he moved to Ohio, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. In a …

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  • Published on August 30, 2023 - 18:54 GMT

    Deadline for Attorney Registration Is Friday

    Ohio attorneys must register by this Friday to avoid a $100 late fee. Ohio attorneys must register by this Friday to avoid a $100 late fee. Ohio attorneys have until this Friday, Sept. 1, to register for the upcoming two-year licensing cycle. After Sept. 1 …

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  • Published on August 30, 2023 - 18:54 GMT

    Judge Finding New Solutions from Ohio Leaders

    Judge David Hamilton's fellowship is helping him learn from other government officials and community leaders about ways to solve problems in Akron and the court system. Judge David Hamilton's fellowship is helping him learn from other government …

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  • Published on August 30, 2023 - 13:26 GMT

    Jury Should Decide if K-9 Officer Liable for Dog’s Bite at Backyard Barbecue

    Supreme Court rules that a jury must decide if a K-9 officer can be held responsible for injuries suffered when his police dog bit a house guest. Supreme Court rules that a jury must decide if a K-9 officer can be held responsible for injuries suffered …

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  • Published on August 29, 2023 - 14:29 GMT

    ‘Retire/Rehire’ Plan Violated Civil Service Law

    The Court ruled the city of Wickliffe violated state law when the fire chief retired and was rehired to the same position the next day. The Court ruled the city of Wickliffe violated state law when the fire chief retired and was rehired to the same …

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  • Published on August 25, 2023 - 21:17 GMT

    Guidance for Schools and Courts to Stem Truancy

    A new resource aids schools and courts on how to resolve issues with student attendance. A new resource aids schools and courts on how to resolve issues with student attendance. As the 2023-24 school year is getting underway, education and court leaders …

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  • Published on August 23, 2023 - 22:55 GMT

    Chief Justice Receives Award for Reentry Work

    Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy holding the ICJA Judicial Award next to ICJA President-Elect Phil Nunes. Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy holding the ICJA Judicial Award next to ICJA President-Elect Phil Nunes. Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Sharon L. …

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  • Published on August 18, 2023 - 22:15 GMT

    Ohio Court Leaders Earn Highest Certification

    Anjanette Whitman (front row left), Andrew Misiak (front row center), Shannon Crabtree (to right of Misiak), and Jessica Wallace (back row second from right) attend their fellow graduation ceremony at the U.S. Supreme Court. Anjanette Whitman (front row …

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  • Published on August 16, 2023 - 16:25 GMT

    First Amendment Inspires Student’s Award-Winning Writing

    Mariam Abaza's strong belief in the First Amendment won her a national honor and motivates her education in journalism and public policy. Mariam Abaza's strong belief in the First Amendment won her a national honor and motivates her education in …

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  • Published on August 8, 2023 - 16:12 GMT

    Future Attorney Defends Disabled Rights

    Anna Bulkowski has experience with the struggles of a family caring for a young person with a disability. That strife was a part of her upbringing. “My younger brother Jack was born with a genetic disorder that slows a person’s mental and physical growth. …

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  • Published on August 4, 2023 - 15:17 GMT

    New Resources Available to Help Child Custody and Parenting Time Cases

    The custody evaluations toolkit is a guide for courts and apppointed neutral observers to help families settle disputes regarding parenting time and shared rights and duties. The custody evaluations toolkit is a guide for courts and apppointed neutral …

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  • Published on August 3, 2023 - 13:11 GMT

    State-Created Property Insurance Provider Must Make Records Available to the Public

    The Supreme Court ruled that a state-created association that makes property insurance available in hard-to-serve urban areas must make records available to the public. The Supreme Court ruled that a state-created association that makes property insurance …

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  • Published on August 2, 2023 - 15:06 GMT

    Attorney Registration Deadline Nears

    Attorneys must register by Sept. 1 to avoid a late fee. Attorneys must register by Sept. 1 to avoid a late fee. Ohio attorneys have until Sept. 1, 2023, to register for the upcoming two-year licensing cycle. Registration for this biennium that runs from …

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  • Published on August 2, 2023 - 14:04 GMT

    Tax Case Decision Has Broad Implications for Future Tax Cases

    In today’s case, the Court stated it would no longer interpret tax laws in a way that favors taxation. In today’s case, the Court stated it would no longer interpret tax laws in a way that favors taxation. The Ohio tax commissioner improperly taxed a …

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  • Published on August 1, 2023 - 17:02 GMT

    Immigrant’s Relentless Pursuit to Become an Ohio Attorney

    Tolulope Ajifowobaje has faced a lot of challenges in her quest to be an Ohio attorney. Her most recent obstacle was the July bar exam. Tolulope Ajifowobaje has faced a lot of challenges in her quest to be an Ohio attorney. Her most recent obstacle was …

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  • Published on August 1, 2023 - 13:04 GMT

    Bar Cannot Recover Liquor Permits Lost for Violating Pandemic Rules

    The Court rejected an Akron bar’s attempt to have a COVID-19 pandemic rule that closed the bar declared unconstitutional. The Court rejected an Akron bar’s attempt to have a COVID-19 pandemic rule that closed the bar declared unconstitutional. An Akron bar …

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  • Published on July 31, 2023 - 16:42 GMT

    Longtime Leader in Criminal Justice Reform Retires

    Sara Andrews retires as the Criminal Sentencing Commission director after 32 years in public service. Sara Andrews retires as the Criminal Sentencing Commission director after 32 years in public service. Sara Andrews has spent her career tackling …

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  • Published on July 27, 2023 - 22:02 GMT

    Belmont County Judge Appointed to Common Pleas Bench

    Judge Berhalter will begin his common pleas judgeship on Sept. 1. Judge Berhalter will begin his common pleas judgeship on Sept. 1. Judge Chris Berhalter was appointed today to fill the vacancy on the Belmont County Court of Common Pleas, General and …

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  • Published on July 27, 2023 - 13:52 GMT

    Court Approves Permit for Northwest Ohio Wind Farm

    The Court approved the permitting of a 71-turbine wind farm, finding it does not pose a threat to migrating birds. The Court approved the permitting of a 71-turbine wind farm, finding it does not pose a threat to migrating birds. The Supreme Court of Ohio …

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  • Published on July 26, 2023 - 13:27 GMT

    Law to Keep Offenders in Prison Longer Constitutional

    The Court approved a 2019 state law that allows offenders to retained beyond their minimum prison sentence they violate laws or rules. The Court approved a 2019 state law that allows offenders to retained beyond their minimum prison sentence they violate …

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