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The Supreme Court of Ohio hears oral arguments in one case on Tuesday, and three cases on Wednesday, when the chief justice and justices travel to Jackson County for the Off-site Court program. Oral arguments begin at 9 a.m. View previews of cases scheduled for argument.
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April 22, 2024
In Bibb v. Columbus Police Dept. Narcotic, the Court denied as moot the petitioner’s request for “peremptory mandamus.”
April 19, 2024
The chief justice released the judicial disqualification opinion in In re Disqualification of Scott, which was previously issued as an entry in response to an affidavit of disqualification.
April 18, 2024
State v. Williams
In State v. Williams, the Court ruled a teen may be charged and convicted of tampering with evidence in trial court after his murder case was transferred from juvenile court.
April 17, 2024
Ludlow v. Ohio Dept. of Health
In Ludlow v. Ohio Dept. of Health, the Court ruled that a statewide database of dead Ohioans with the names and addresses associated with the causes of death is not available to the public via a public records request.
April 16, 2024
State ex rel. S.Y.C. v. Floyd
The Court declined to review State ex rel. Ohio History Connection v. Moundbuilders Country Club Co.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Daniell, the Court suspended Ric Daniell of from the practice of law for an interim period.
April 15, 2024
In State v. Ahmed, the Court denied the request by appellant Nawaz Ahmed to stay the judgment of the Seventh District Court of Appeals.
The Court published official versions of 17 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
April 12, 2024
In State v. Ahmed, the Court ordered appellee Belmont County Prosecutor’s Office to file a response, if any, by noon Monday, April 15, to the request by appellant Nawaz Ahmed to stay the judgment of the Seventh District Court of Appeals.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Port, the Court remanded proceedings to the Board of Professional Conduct to initiate default proceedings seeking permanent disbarment of Gregory D. Port.
News from the Supreme Court of Ohio
- Charge Against Teen May Proceed in Adult Court
- Database Collection of Death Information Not Public Record
- Hometown Attorney Appointed Warren Municipal Court Judge
- Trailblazing Judge Sits for Supreme Court Argument
- Jackson County Prepares for Off-Site Court
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Court cases of intimidation, retaliation soar in Mahoning County: The Vindicator
- DeWine selects Natale for Warren Municipal Court bench: Tribune Chronicle
- Judge temporarily halts Ohio law to keep Columbus, other cities from regulating tobacco: Columbus Dispatch
- Woman gets life in prison for shooting, killing man following argument: Cleveland.com
- Campbell man found guilty of murder: The Vindicator
- Court roundup: Men sentenced for fatal shootings at Italian Village club, Sheetz station: Columbus Dispatch
- Former CPD officer accused of killing Donovan Lewis expected in court: WSYX
- Canfield man who stole running car gets out of prison early: WFMJ
- Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office Hosts Educational Training Day for Area Seniors: WHIZ
- Richland County commissioners OK design contract for fourth courtroom: Richland Source
- 7 local government officials across Ohio reprimanded for violating Ohio ethics law in 2023: Dayton Daily News
- ‘NBA2K' makers win in lawsuit against Cleveland Heights tattoo artist over LeBron James' inks in video games: Cleveland.com
- Court: Gov. Mike DeWine lacked authority to remove teachers' pension board member: Columbus Dispatch
- Wife convicted of possession for marijuana hidden in husband's duffel bag gets new trial: Cleveland.com
- Court rules in Ohio Renaissance Festival village detachment request: Dayton Daily News