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Court News Ohio Press Releases

1,323 Press Releases
  • Published on May 25, 2021 - 14:05 GMT

    30 Years Later, Prosecutors Can Seek Murder Charge for Cleveland Playground Shooting

    A man may be tried for murder based on a shooting that occurred 27 years before the victim’s death because there no was evidence that the defendant's earlier no contest plea to attempted murder was a result of a deal with prosecutors that he wouldn’t …

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  • Published on May 24, 2021 - 20:57 GMT

    Justice Stewart Honored by Ohio Bar

    Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody Stewart received the prestigious Nettie Cronis Lutes Award from the Ohio State Bar Association. Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody Stewart received the prestigious Nettie Cronis Lutes Award from the Ohio State Bar …

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  • Published on May 24, 2021 - 20:57 GMT

    Uniform Traffic Ticket Deadline Moved to Dec. 31

    Ohio courts have until Dec. 31, 2021 to switch to a new Model Uniform Traffic Ticket. Ohio courts have until Dec. 31, 2021 to switch to a new Model Uniform Traffic Ticket. The Ohio Supreme Court has extended to Dec. 31, 2021 the deadline for courts to …

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  • Published on May 21, 2021 - 22:37 GMT

    Ohio’s Newest Attorneys Exemplify Social Changes

    With just a few words, nearly 200 people’s lives changed forever. “I will honestly, faithfully, and dutifully discharge the duties of an attorney at law.” Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor led the oath of office, and the state’s 196 newest …

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  • Published on May 21, 2021 - 14:22 GMT

    Justice, Judges Stand by Value of Sentencing Database

    Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael Donnelly (left), Sixth District Judge Gene Zmuda (center), and First District Judge Pierre Bergeron (right) Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael Donnelly (left), Sixth District Judge Gene Zmuda (center), and First District …

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  • Published on May 20, 2021 - 14:22 GMT

    Hamilton County Judicial Candidate Reprimanded for False Statements

    The Ohio Supreme Court today affirmed a public reprimand and $1,000 fine levied against a Hamilton County judicial candidate for disseminating false information about her opponent in the  2020 Republican primary election. The Supreme Court rejected Karen …

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  • Published on May 19, 2021 - 14:55 GMT

    New Juvenile Court Toolkit Aids Diversion

    The Supreme Court’s latest toolkit standardizes a definition for juvenile diversion and promotes strategies to reform troubled youth outside of the court system. The Supreme Court’s latest toolkit standardizes a definition for juvenile diversion and …

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  • Published on May 19, 2021 - 14:55 GMT

    Community School Group Entitled to Additional Funds for ‘Quality Schools’

    Twelve Horizon Science Academies were wrongfully disqualified from additional state funding for “community schools of quality,” the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today. In a 5-2 per curiam opinion, the Supreme Court rejected the Ohio Department of Education’s …

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  • Published on May 17, 2021 - 18:57 GMT

    Animal Cruelty Used as a Domestic Violence Weapon

    The pandemic has created a greater need for access to help and resources for all households experiencing domestic violence, including pets. The pandemic has created a greater need for access to help and resources for all households experiencing domestic …

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  • Published on May 14, 2021 - 19:39 GMT

    Appeal-ing Arguments: Justice Offers Keys for Supreme Court Cases

    Justice R. Patrick DeWine is connecting with Ohio's bar associations to better prepare attorneys about appealing cases to the Ohio Supreme Court./p> Justice R. Patrick DeWine is connecting with Ohio's bar associations to better prepare attorneys …

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  • Published on May 14, 2021 - 16:55 GMT

    Supreme Court Website Expands Case Searching

    New features have increased search range and specifics while also simplifying the process to track Ohio Supreme Court cases. New features have increased search range and specifics while also simplifying the process to track Ohio Supreme Court cases. With …

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  • Published on May 13, 2021 - 16:50 GMT

    Glenn College Honors Chief Justice O’Connor

    Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor receives a prestigious public service award from Ohio State University. Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor receives a prestigious public service award from Ohio State University. When Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor accepted the …

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  • Published on May 13, 2021 - 16:50 GMT

    Twelfth District: Lawmaker’s Attempt to Jail Governor for COVID Orders Rejected

    The Clermont County Prosecutor’s Office spent five hours reviewing a former state lawmaker’s claim that Gov. Mike DeWine should be charged for terrorism and other crimes for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic before rejecting the idea. The prosecutor …

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  • Published on May 12, 2021 - 15:36 GMT

    Raising the Bar: Mom 8 Months Pregnant Takes, Passes Exam

    Morgan Trivunić, center, with her daughter Mia, left, and son Henry, right, juggled life as a young mom through the bar exam process. Morgan Trivunić, center, with her daughter Mia, left, and son Henry, right, juggled life as a young mom through the bar …

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  • Published on May 11, 2021 - 17:47 GMT

    Sixth District Judge Hears Supreme Court Case

    Sixth District Court of Appeals Judge Christine Mayle Sixth District Court of Appeals Judge Christine Mayle Sixth District Court of Appeals Judge Christine Mayle served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case …

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  • Published on May 7, 2021 - 16:36 GMT

    Legal Representation Pilot Applications Being Accepted

    Applications are now being accepted to offer legal representation for at-risk families involved with the child welfare system. Applications are now being accepted to offer legal representation for at-risk families involved with the child welfare system …

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  • Published on May 5, 2021 - 17:45 GMT

    National Civic Ed Award Won by Ohio Supreme Court

    Civic Education Staff Manager Sara Stiffler (left) and Civic Education Coordinator Mason Farr (right) Civic Education Staff Manager Sara Stiffler (left) and Civic Education Coordinator Mason Farr (right) The Civic Education Program of the Ohio Supreme …

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  • Published on May 4, 2021 - 17:11 GMT

    Judge Retires after Career of Empowering Overlooked Populations

    Former Lucas County Juvenile Judge Connie Zemmelman helped reform how courts handle youth dealing with complex and traumatic issues. Former Lucas County Juvenile Judge Connie Zemmelman helped reform how courts handle youth dealing with complex and …

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  • Published on May 4, 2021 - 17:11 GMT

    Botanical Garden Dustup Rooted in 139-Year-Old Deed

    The Cleveland Botanical Garden covers 10 acres on land that Jeptha Wade donated “for the benefit of all people” and “to be open at all times to the public.” The Cleveland Botanical Garden covers 10 acres on land that Jeptha Wade donated “for the benefit of …

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  • Published on April 30, 2021 - 13:50 GMT

    Ohio Bar Exam Pass Rate: 54.3%

    Of the 361 aspiring lawyers who sat for the latest Ohio Bar Examination, 54.3% passed the test, the Ohio Supreme Court announced today. The passing rate was the highest for a February exam since 2016 and was the state’s first full use of the Uniform Bar …

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