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Court News Ohio Press Releases

1,323 Press Releases
  • Published on April 30, 2025 - 17:31 GMT

    Monroe County Hosts 84th Off-Site Court

    Monroe Central High School in Woodsfield hosted the 84th session of Off-Site Court. This is the first time the program has been held in Monroe County. Student ambassadors and staff from Monroe Central High School welcome justices prior to oral arguments. …

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  • Published on April 30, 2025 - 13:33 GMT

    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. The Supreme Court affirmed the siting board’s order that granted a certificate to Harvey Solar to …

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  • Published on April 29, 2025 - 19:33 GMT

    Incredible Honor, Extraordinary Experience: Judge Zayas Serves on Supreme Court of Ohio

    First District Court of Appeals Judge Marilyn Zayas. First District Court of Appeals Judge Marilyn Zayas. 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 …

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  • Published on April 28, 2025 - 16:41 GMT

    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. This year …

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  • Published on April 28, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

    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 …

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  • Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:59 GMT

    Public Comment Sought on Proposed Assisted Outpatient Treatment Rules

    The Court is seeking public comments on proposed rules to oversee assisted outpatient treatment programs operated by probate courts. The Court is seeking public comments on proposed rules to oversee assisted outpatient treatment programs operated by …

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  • Published on April 23, 2025 - 17:31 GMT

    Rule Proposed for Local Courts To Adopt Plan for Reporting Criminal History Information

    A proposal would require local court rules to make certain that fingerprints, case dispositions, and protection orders are reported to law enforcement. A proposal would require local court rules to make certain that fingerprints, case dispositions, and …

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  • Published on April 18, 2025 - 21:14 GMT

    Seats of Justice: A Look at Washington County

    The next stop on the Supreme Court’s tour of county courthouses takes viewers to Marietta in Washington County.  Marietta is a city rich in history and home to many firsts: the first settlement in the Northwest Territory, the first seat of government in …

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  • Published on April 18, 2025 - 17:23 GMT

    Supreme Court Announces New Locations for July 2025 Bar Exam

    The July Bar Examination will take place in three locations across the state. The July Bar Examination will take place in three locations across the state. The Supreme Court of Ohio has announced the July 2025 Ohio Bar Examination will take place in three …

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  • Published on April 16, 2025 - 21:11 GMT

    How to Attend Oral Arguments

    The Supreme Court of Ohio invites you to attend a session of oral arguments at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. Open courtrooms and public engagement play an important role in upholding access to justice and the rule of law. All are therefore …

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  • Published on April 16, 2025 - 13:26 GMT

    Court Dismisses Challenge to Mineral Rights Ownership

    The Court let a lower court ruling stand in a dispute over oil and gas rights in rural Belmont County. The Court let a lower court ruling stand in a dispute over oil and gas rights in rural Belmont County. The Supreme Court of Ohio today dismissed a …

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  • Published on April 15, 2025 - 22:21 GMT

    Supreme Court: Same-Sex Couple Who Split Disagree on Parental Rights

    The Supreme Court will consider parental rights in same-sex couple where one partner relied on artificial insemination to have children. The Supreme Court will consider parental rights in same-sex couple where one partner relied on artificial insemination …

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  • Published on April 15, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

    Off-Site Court to Travel to Monroe County

    Monroe Central High School in Woodsfield will host the Supreme Court justices for oral arguments on April 23. Monroe Central High School in Woodsfield will host the Supreme Court justices for oral arguments on April 23. The Supreme Court of Ohio will hear …

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  • Published on April 10, 2025 - 21:37 GMT

    Seats of Justice: Historical Wayne County

    The next stop on the Supreme Court’s tour of county courthouses takes viewers to the city of Wooster, located in Wayne County.  The county’s original court sessions started with humble beginnings, meeting in a livery stable for the first two years. Only …

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  • Published on April 10, 2025 - 21:37 GMT

    New Exhibit to Honor Women in the Law

    Coming Soon: Women in the Law exhibit at the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center, celebrating trailblazing women like Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, Florence Allen, and Melody Stewart. Coming Soon: Women in the Law exhibit at the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial …

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  • Published on April 10, 2025 - 14:14 GMT

    Court Rejects Teacher’s Request to Order Backpay

    Court rejects a teacher’s request to order a school board to pay her five years of backpay. Court rejects a teacher’s request to order a school board to pay her five years of backpay. The Supreme Court of Ohio today rejected a schoolteacher’s request for …

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  • Published on April 9, 2025 - 21:16 GMT

    Attorney Registration Opens On July 1

    Attorney registration for the 2025-2027 biennium opens July 1. Attorney registration for the 2025-2027 biennium opens July 1. The second phase of attorney registration fee increases are set to begin on July 1, when attorney registration for the 2025-2027 …

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  • Published on April 9, 2025 - 18:10 GMT

    Guidance Developed for Courts on Strangulation and Suffocation Offenses

    A new bench card for judges provides guidance on strangulation/suffocation offenses. A new bench card for judges provides guidance on strangulation/suffocation offenses. Based on a recent law creating the felony offense of strangulation or suffocation, the …

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  • Published on April 9, 2025 - 15:14 GMT

    Supreme Court To Review Records In Disputed Accident Case

    The Court ordered the Richland County sheriff to produce records requested by a woman investigating missing money and property taken after her son’s death. The Court ordered the Richland County sheriff to produce records requested by a woman investigating …

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  • Published on April 8, 2025 - 15:34 GMT

    Amendments to Supreme Court Rules of Practice Take Effect

    New changes to the Supreme Court of Ohio Rules of Practice went into effect April 1. The amendments make the rules easier to read and understand for those who have cases before the Supreme Court. Most changes involved clarifying the language within the …

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