MAY 22, 2025
Court’s 2024 Annual Report Highlights Dynamic Innovation and Continuous Improvement
The 2024 Annual Report of the Supreme Court of Ohio has been released. This year’s theme, “Dynamic Innovation in the Administration of Justice: Perpetual Change Requires Continuous Quality Improvement,” reflects the Supreme Court’s mission to adapt and evolve in safeguarding rights and upholding justice while remaining steadfast in its commitment to serving the people of Ohio.
Seats of Justice: Ashland County
Our next stop on the tour of Ohio’s county courthouses takes you to the historic Ashland County!
MAY 20, 2025
Newly Sworn Attorneys Encouraged To Be Lifelong Learners
Nearly 140 new attorneys took their oaths of office administered by Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy.
MAY 13, 2025
Artificial Intelligence Resources Compiled for Legal Community
Artificial intelligence and generative artificial intelligence (AI, collectively) are rapidly evolving technologies that impact many, if not most, facets of human life.
MAY 8, 2025
Victims’ Rights Practice and Procedure Rule Proposals Filed With General Assembly
A series of proposed changes to the practice and procedure rules for Ohio courts have been filed with the General Assembly for final consideration. Unless the General Assembly adopts a concurrent resolution of disapproval, the rules go into effect on July 1.
MAY 22, 2025
Former Prosecutor Suspended for Inappropriate Conduct Toward Employees
The Supreme Court of Ohio today suspended former Hocking County Prosecutor Ryan Black for two years, with six months stayed, for engaging in a pattern of sexual misconduct with two of his office employees.
MAY 21, 2025
Prison Term Mandatory When Conviction Includes Additional Time for Gun Possession
Because a firearm specification enhances a prison sentence, an offender must receive a prison sentence for the felony involving a gun in addition to the mandatory prison time for the firearm specification, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
MAY 7, 2025
Supreme Court: Drug Dealer Contests Trial in Neighboring County Based on Another Dealer’s Sales
Kenneth Brown is an admitted drug dealer and a “Tecumseh Street Gangster.” Police observed him in 2019 busily going in and out of houses on the 800 block of Tecumseh Street in Toledo and selling cocaine to buyers in cars pulling up to the curb.
Court Rejects Additional Benefits for Widow of Worker Who Died At Steel Plant
The Supreme Court of Ohio today upheld a state agency’s denial of additional death benefits to the widow of a security guard who died of asphyxiation seconds after entering a room accidentally filled with nitrogen gas.
MAY 1, 2025
School Administrators Not Entitled to Reinstatement After District Reorganization
The Supreme Court of Ohio today declined to reinstate four Monroe County school administrators whose positions were eliminated.
APRIL 30, 2025
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.
MAY 14, 2025
Appellate Judge Soars From Trauma to Triumph
Judge Michael John Ryan of the Eighth District Court of Appeals has been preparing all his professional life for the opportunity to sit on the Supreme Court of Ohio. Many who grew up like Judge Ryan might find themselves seated on the other side of the bench, yet his unrivaled work ethic allowed him to beat the odds.
MAY 9, 2025
Akron Specialized Docket Focuses on Participants with Multiple OVI Convictions
Akron Municipal Court has a new judge presiding over its OVI Court, formerly known as Active Recovery Creates Hope (ARCH) Court.
APRIL 29, 2025
Incredible Honor, Extraordinary Experience: Judge Zayas Serves on Supreme Court of Ohio
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 extraordinary experience.
MARCH 27, 2025
Sixth District Judge Grateful for Supreme Court Assignment
Judge Thomas Osowik of the Sixth District Court of Appeals expressed both gratitude, and a deep sense of responsibility as he prepared for his third assignment at the Ohio Supreme Court.
MARCH 24, 2025
Appellate Judge Follows Father’s Every Footstep
Judge Robert Hendrickson’s path to the judiciary was paved by his own father, retired Judge William Hendrickson.
MARCH 21, 2025
Fourth District Judge Brings Variety of Legal Experience to Oral Arguments
Fourth District Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Jason Smith was excited to bring his experience to the bench during his second Ohio Supreme Court assignment.
MAY 23, 2025
Mandatory prison is required for those convicted of using a gun in a crime, Ohio Supreme Court rules: Cleveland.com
A mandatory prison sentence is required for offenders convicted of a felony involving a gun, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
Former Summit prosecutor facing misconduct case says he's retiring from law career: Akron Beacon Journal
A prominent Summit County attorney accused of pressuring a client into sex in exchange for his legal services has signaled his intent to stop practicing law, and the state has put the disciplinary complaint filed against him on hold.