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Court News Ohio Press Releases

1,323 Press Releases
  • Published on November 19, 2022 - 02:11 GMT

    Twins Bring Legal Impact Back Home

    Madison (left) and Mackenzie Garverick (right) celebrate receiving their law certificates with their mother Tami (middle). Madison (left) and Mackenzie Garverick (right) celebrate receiving their law certificates with their mother Tami (middle). Two …

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  • Published on November 19, 2022 - 00:22 GMT

    Seneca County Prosecutor Appointed to Municipal Judgeship

    Seneca County assistant prosecutor Rhonda Best will take over as municipal judge on Dec. 5. Seneca County assistant prosecutor Rhonda Best will take over as municipal judge on Dec. 5. Longtime prosecutor Rhonda L. Best was appointed today as the judge for …

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  • Published on November 19, 2022 - 00:22 GMT

    Attorney Appointed to Succeed Late Father as Judge

    Alyse Rettich will follow in her father's footsteps as a Miamisburg Municipal Court judge. Alyse Rettich will follow in her father's footsteps as a Miamisburg Municipal Court judge. Dayton-area attorney K. Alyse Rettich was appointed today as judge …

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  • Published on November 18, 2022 - 20:40 GMT

    Ohio Supreme Court Recognizes Three Employees During Ceremony

    From left: Mary Joe Beck, assistant reporter in the Office of the Reporter; Sam Campbell, education program manager in the Judicial College; and Cassandra Kilgore, legal research analyst and executive assistant in the Office of Disciplinary Counsel From …

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  • Published on November 17, 2022 - 18:52 GMT

    Chief Justice Encourages Heroes of the Future

    Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor ushered in her last class of more than 600 new attorneys during the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Bar Admissions ceremonies on Nov. 14.  She recognized their hard work and sacrifice, encouraging them to be heroes to the justice …

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  • Published on November 11, 2022 - 23:25 GMT

    Justice Sharon L. Kennedy Elected as Eleventh Chief Justice

    Justices Kennedy, Fischer, and DeWine will continue their tenures with the Supreme Court through 2028. Justices Kennedy, Fischer, and DeWine will continue their tenures with the Supreme Court through 2028. Chief Justice-Elect Kennedy will become the second …

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  • Published on November 11, 2022 - 21:07 GMT

    Judicial Elections Bring New Leadership to Ohio Courts

    Election Day outcomes resulted in 52 new judgeships, including 40 attorneys joining the judiciary, nine judges voted to a new court, and three former judges returning to the bench.. Election Day outcomes resulted in 52 new judgeships, including 40 …

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  • Published on November 10, 2022 - 22:49 GMT

    Teen Poll Worker Realizes Civic Purpose

    A southeast Ohio teen is proof you don’t have to be 18 to make a difference on Election Day. Grady Palmer is a 17-year-old high school student in Monroe County who served as a poll worker on Tuesday as part of the Youth at the Booth program. The election …

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  • Published on November 10, 2022 - 14:38 GMT

    Man’s Case Doesn’t Clear Two-Step Test for Ineffective Counsel

    An Adams County man’s allegations that his trial lawyers were ineffective were rejected today by the Supreme Court of Ohio, which found the man already raised the issues on appeal or could not prove his attorneys were deficient. The Supreme Court affirmed …

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  • Published on November 10, 2022 - 14:38 GMT

    Man Granted New Hearing; Claims DNA Results Exclude Him From 1997 Rape

    Court orders hearing for man convicted in 1997 who claims that DNA evidence excluded him from being one of two rapists. Court orders hearing for man convicted in 1997 who claims that DNA evidence excluded him from being one of two rapists. The Supreme …

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  • Published on November 8, 2022 - 20:31 GMT

    Hamilton County Drug Recovery Court Awarded Grant Funding

    From left to Right: Alexis Deatherage, Certification Coordinator; Kourtney Porter, Bailiff; Judge Nicole L. Sanders, Isaiah Lumpkins, Drug Court Director; Doris Vincent, Specialized Docket Assistant; Abigail Brodie, Specialized Docket Assistant From left …

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  • Published on November 8, 2022 - 14:37 GMT

    Parole Hearing Denied For Incomplete Paperwork

    A state prison inmate who has been eligible for a parole hearing since 2016 is not entitled to a court-ordered hearing because he submitted incomplete paperwork, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. The Supreme Court denied a writ of habeas corpus to …

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  • Published on November 4, 2022 - 23:10 GMT

    Court Renamed to Honor Jurist

    Caption. Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Melody Stewart led a procession of two dozen Cuyahoga County municipal, common pleas, and appeals judges. The Cleveland Metro Schools All City Choir performed under the direction of Dr. David Thomas. It was more than …

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  • Published on November 4, 2022 - 23:10 GMT

    Highest Honor for Akron Municipal Court Judge

    Akron Municipal Court Judge Annalisa S. Williams Akron Municipal Court Judge Annalisa S. Williams Akron Municipal Court Judge Annalisa S. Williams has received the highest honor given by the Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) during the All Rise Annual …

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  • Published on November 4, 2022 - 21:02 GMT

    Board of Professional Conduct Announces 2023 Judicial Candidate Seminar Schedule

    The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced the schedule of judicial campaign conduct seminars for candidates seeking judicial office in 2023. The Code of Judicial Conduct requires each candidate for judicial office, including incumbent judges, …

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  • Published on November 3, 2022 - 14:54 GMT

    Attempted Murder Conviction Vacated; Statute of Limitations Expired

    The Supreme Court of Ohio today vacated the conviction of a Logan County man, finding the statute of limitations to charge him with attempted aggravated murder ran out 20 years before his indictment. In 2019, “genetic genealogy” led Logan County …

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  • Published on November 3, 2022 - 14:54 GMT

    Parents Who Did Not Object to Temporary Custody Could Not Dispute Permanent Custody Ruling

    A juvenile court must conduct a hearing to grant temporary custody to a children services agency within 90 days after the agency files a complaint. If the hearing takes place after 90 days, a parent must object to the court’s decision immediately, and not …

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  • Published on November 2, 2022 - 13:15 GMT

    Delays to Copy Video Footage Did Not Lead to Speedy Trial Time Violation

    A Lawrence County man’s right to a speedy trial was not violated because he caused a delay by requesting a copy of his own home surveillance system, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. The Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the conviction of David …

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  • Published on November 1, 2022 - 22:53 GMT

    191 Attorneys Sanctioned for CLE Noncompliance

    The Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education has sanctioned 191 attorneys for failing to comply with required continuing legal education (CLE). Attorneys need to stay informed on changes in laws, legal technology, and developments in …

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  • Published on November 1, 2022 - 22:53 GMT

    Conduct Board Releases November Disciplinary Hearings

    The following is a schedule of cases set for hearing before the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct in November.  All hearings take place before a three-member panel of the Board, are open to the public, and begin at 10 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Hearings …

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