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There were 1,413 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 454,376 in the last 365 days.

Court News Ohio Press Releases

1,323 Press Releases
  • Published on April 13, 2023 - 14:19 GMT

    City Did Its Best to Locate Offensive Images Stripped from Police Chief’s Computer

    The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today that Sheffield Lake officials made reasonable, but unsuccessful, efforts to uncover racist or disparaging documents from the computer of a former police chief who was caught on video placing a “Ku Klux Klan” sign on …

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  • Published on April 11, 2023 - 22:42 GMT

    Court Considers if Afternoon Stroll Into Man’s Garage to Steal Leaf Blower Constitutes Burglary

    University of Cincinnati College of Law hosts Supreme Court’s 81st Off-Site Court session. University of Cincinnati College of Law hosts Supreme Court’s 81st Off-Site Court session. On a fall afternoon in 2020, Timothy Huff was landscaping his front yard …

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  • Published on April 10, 2023 - 17:46 GMT

    Conduct Board Recommends Discipline for Attorneys, Former Judge

    The Board of Professional Conduct recommends sanctions for eight attorneys, including a former judge. The Board of Professional Conduct recommends sanctions for eight attorneys, including a former judge. The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has filed …

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  • Published on April 7, 2023 - 21:30 GMT

    Family, Scout Values Shape Visiting Judge

    Third District Judge Mark Miller heard his first Supreme Court oral argument on Wednesday. Judge Mark Miller has a lifelong commitment to helping people. He learned it from his parents and has developed it across decades in the boy scout community and the …

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  • Published on April 6, 2023 - 22:44 GMT

    Supreme Court Releases Victim Rights, Restitution Forms

    New forms are available to ensure crime victims receive and understand the protections granted to them following a comprehensive statute codifying an Ohio constitutional amendment that went into effect today. The new law known as H.B. 343, expands victim …

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  • Published on April 5, 2023 - 13:08 GMT

    Court Rejects Inmate Claim That He Was Too Young to Send to Prison

    The Supreme Court of Ohio has rejected an inmate’s request to be released from prison after he alleged that two federal government mailings and a “Christian Baptismal Certificate” prove he was too young to be convicted in adult court for his crimes. In a 5 …

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  • Published on April 4, 2023 - 23:08 GMT

    Civil Attorney Appointed Lake County Judge

    Judge-designee Jeffrey Ruple will begin his term on April 24 after 26 years in private practice. Attorney Jeffrey W. Ruple was appointed today as judge for the General Division of the Lake County Common Pleas Court. Ruple takes the seat vacated by Judge …

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  • Published on April 4, 2023 - 13:48 GMT

    Bank Must Follow State Procedure to Challenge Transfer of Abandoned Property to County

    Court rules national bank should have pursued state court options to avoid transfers of abandoned property to county land banks. Court rules national bank should have pursued state court options to avoid transfers of abandoned property to county land banks …

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  • Published on March 31, 2023 - 20:53 GMT

    Lawyers Come Together for Career Transition

    Katrina Kight has handled thousands of cases in front of judges during her 26 years as a lawyer. But she never felt a spotlight brighter than her first hearing as a magistrate. The first case for the northwest Ohio attorney wasn’t real. It was a mock trial …

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  • Published on March 31, 2023 - 19:33 GMT

    Prosecutor Appointed Coshocton County Juvenile and Probate Judge

    Given will begin his judgeship on May 1. Given will begin his judgeship on May 1. Prosecutor Jason Given has been appointed as judge for the Coshocton County juvenile and probate courts. Given will begin his term on May 1, filling the seat of retiring …

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  • Published on March 30, 2023 - 11:53 GMT

    Requests to Change Sex Listed on Birth Certificates Questioned

    A Clark County woman argues Ohio law permits changes to birth certificate information, including sex markers. A Clark County woman argues Ohio law permits changes to birth certificate information, including sex markers. An Ohio law permits people born in …

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  • Published on March 30, 2023 - 11:53 GMT

    Attorney Returns to Supreme Court as New Clerk

    New Supreme Court Clerk Robert Vaughn previously worked in the clerk’s office and as a law clerk for Justice Robert Cupp. New Supreme Court Clerk Robert Vaughn previously worked in the clerk’s office and as a law clerk for Justice Robert Cupp. One of …

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  • Published on March 30, 2023 - 11:53 GMT

    Collaboration Leads to Improvements in Child Welfare

    The 2023 Summit on Children was held at the Ohio Union in Columbus. The 2023 Summit on Children was held at the Ohio Union in Columbus. Teams from 52 Ohio counties gathered at the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Summit on Children to identify ways to increase …

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  • Published on March 24, 2023 - 15:26 GMT

    Attorney Appointed Paulding County Probate and Juvenile Judge

    Judge-designee Hyman will begin his term on April 11. Judge-designee Hyman will begin his term on April 11. Attorney Harvey Hyman has been appointed as judge for the Paulding County probate and juvenile courts. Hyman will assume office on April 11. He is …

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  • Published on March 23, 2023 - 21:36 GMT

    Not Too Soon to Plan for Attorney Registration

    Here’s what’s New … This year, attorney registration opens early. Mark your calendar for June 29, 2023. For the first time, registration will be completely online at supremecourt.ohio.gov. The online application will also have new and different questions …

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  • Published on March 22, 2023 - 18:14 GMT

    Juvenile Court Honors Retired Chief Justice

    Judge Linda Teodosio, Justice Melody Stewart, and the Hon. Maureen O'Connor standing next to the retired chief justice's commemorative banner. Judge Linda Teodosio, Justice Melody Stewart, and the Hon. Maureen O'Connor standing next to the …

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  • Published on March 21, 2023 - 22:59 GMT

    Longtime Prosecutor Appointed Clinton County Judge

    Judge-designee Henry will assume office on April 10. Judge-designee Henry will assume office on April 10. Attorney David Henry was appointed today as the new judge for Clinton County Municipal Court. Henry will begin his term on April 10. He fills the seat …

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  • Published on March 16, 2023 - 21:49 GMT

    St. Edward Wins State Mock Trial Competition

    St. Edward High School wins the OCLRE Mock Trial State Championship held in the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. St. Edward High School wins the OCLRE Mock Trial State Championship held in the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. St. Edward High …

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

    Attorney Appointed to Fayette County Probate and Juvenile Bench

    Mary King Mary King Fayette County attorney Mary King has been appointed to the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Division. King will join the court on Mar. 27.  She fills the seat vacated by Judge David Bender, who was elected to …

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  • Published on March 16, 2023 - 14:04 GMT

    Juvenile Court Did Not Have Power to Grant Minors Immunity For Testifying in Criminal Case

    While it is a division of the Warren County Common Pleas Court, the county probate-juvenile court does not have the same authority of a common pleas court to grant witness immunity in a criminal case, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. In a unanimous …

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