Symposium to highlight documentary about the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.

Symposium to highlight documentary about the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.

A premiere screening of a documentary about the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center will be among the featured events at the Ohio County Courthouses Symposium on May 15-16 in Columbus.

The symposium will also tout nearly 70 courthouses across Ohio listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor will serve as the featured speaker on May 15.

Hosted by the Ohio Supreme Court, the County Commissioners Association of Ohio, the Ohio Historical Society, Heritage Ohio, AIA Columbus, and others, the event coincides with the 10th anniversary of the restoration of the Moyer Judicial Center.

The documentary describes the life of the building: from the explosion that killed 11 workers as they constructed the Ohio Departments Building to the vision of the late Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer by bringing the building back to life and housing the Ohio Supreme Court. The film runs about 30 minutes and includes never-before-seen interviews with the late Chief Justice Moyer and the artisans who restored the historic Moyer Judicial Center.

In addition to celebrating the historic buildings, the symposium will address the courthouses’ value to their communities and how to overcome funding challenges to maintain the structures. Sessions topics include design considerations for courthouse renovation projects, security, technology, and project management.

“These beautiful courthouses are more than buildings. They are our heritage, and they symbolize our commitment to democratic government and the rule of law,” Chief Justice O’Connor said. “I am very happy that the Ohio Supreme Court was asked to support this important event.” 

To register for the symposium and read further details, visit the website of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio.