NOVEMBER 10, 2026
New Ohio Law Helps Veterans Behind Bars Access Support Services: WAKR
A new Ohio law aims to make sure veterans who end up in jail don’t miss out on important services that could help them get back on their feet…Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy says many veterans don’t disclose their military service, meaning they could miss out on VA healthcare, mental health treatment, substance abuse programs and other resources.
Honoring Service at the Supreme Court: Circleville Herald
Veterans Day is a time for reflection and gratitude as Americans remember the service given by people in the U.S. Armed Forces. As the holiday approaches, the Supreme Court of Ohio is showcasing its support for and recognition of veterans by inviting them and the public to visit the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.
Ohio court: Refusing police for mental health commitment can result in obstruction charge: NBC4
An Ohio woman who resisted police attempts to carry out an involuntary mental health commitment can be charged with obstructing official business even if she did not commit an illegal act, the state supreme court ruled.
Convicted murderer asks Ohio Supreme Court to reopen case: Star Beacon
Malikhi Coleman filed documents with the Ohio Supreme Court, seeking to reopen the appeal of his murder conviction. In 2024, Coleman was given the maximum sentence of 37.5 years in prison for the 2022 murder of Fredrick Johnson. His initial appeal was rejected in early 2025, but later in the year, another attorney, William Norman, filed a motion seeking to reopen the appeal, which included AI hallucinations.
Five Franklin County attorneys face discipline for misconduct accusations: Columbus Dispatch
A former Franklin County public defender now serving a prison sentence for child pornography offenses is among five attorneys in the county whom the Ohio Supreme Court's Board of Professional Conduct has recommended disciplinary action against for alleged professional misconduct.
Ohio Supreme Court reprimands Jackson Township attorney: Canton Repository
The Ohio Supreme Court has reprimanded a Jackson Township attorney after he was publicly reprimanded by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for failing to communicate properly with a client.
News from around the Canton region | Reentry Program to celebrate 20th anniversary: Canton Repository
Stark County Reentry Program will celebrate its 20th year anniversary at noon Nov. 13 at the Stark County Court of Common Pleas Courthouse, 115 Central Plaza N. The public is invited to attend.
Akron Municipal Court honors World War II vet John Seiberling at Veterans Day remembrance: Cleveland.com
The Akron Municipal Court held its annual Veterans Day remembrance ceremony Monday at Glendale Cemetery, honoring the military service and legacy of former U.S. Rep. John F. Seiberling.
Cleveland judge Jazmin Torres-Lugo breaks barriers, inspires next generation of Latinas: The Land
When a man arrived at Cleveland Municipal Court, distressed, wearing worn-out shoes and clothes, Judge Jazmin Torres-Lugo could have treated his appearance as just another detail in a typical court proceeding. Instead, she asked questions.
NOVEMBER 6, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court clears Massillon's Brayton and Brydon Feister for OHSAA football playoffs: Cleveland.com
While one court reinforced the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s authority, another dismissed it.
Ohio Supreme Court rules Massillon football stars Brayton and Brydon Feister are eligible to play for rest of season: WKYC
The Supreme Court of Ohio has allowed Brayton and Brydon Feister to continue playing for Massillon after rejecting the OHSAA's efforts to declare them ineligible.
Ohio Supreme Court dismisses OHSAA lawsuit over Massillon players: WOIO
The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit from the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) challenging an appeals court’s authority in the eligibility dispute over Massillon Washington football players Brayton and Brydon Feister, according to a case announcement.
Ohio court: Refusing police for mental health commitment can result in obstruction charge: WCMH
An Ohio woman who resisted police attempts to carry out an involuntary mental health commitment can be charged with obstructing official business even if she did not commit an illegal act, the state supreme court ruled.
Ohio Supreme Court reprimands Jackson Township attorney: Canton Repository
The Ohio Supreme Court has reprimanded a Jackson Township attorney after he was publicly reprimanded by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for failing to communicate properly with a client.
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Bank Tax’s Regressive Rate Structure Against As-Applied Commerce Clause Challenge: JD Supra
On August 13, 2026, the Ohio Supreme Court held that the regressive rate structure of Ohio’s financial institutions tax (“FIT”) does not violate the dormant Commerce Clause as applied to Dollar Bank, FSB, a Pennsylvania-based bank with branches in Ohio.
Glenville High School will not play in Ohio's football playoffs after appeals court ruling: WEWS
Glenville High School will not play in Ohio's state football playoffs after an 8th District Court of Appeals ruling Thursday.
CLJC funded summer legal internships send Bobcats across Ohio, into Pennsylvania: Ohio Today
From legal aid and public defender offices to courtrooms, prosecutor offices and civil liberties organizations, Ohio University students spent their summers gaining firsthand experience in the pursuit of justice through internships supported by the Center for Law, Justice and Culture (CLJC).
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court keeps two dozen basketball players eligible with season openers looming: Spectrum News
The Ohio Supreme Court filed an order Thursday that will keep the two dozen players involved in an eligibility case in that state available to play for teams across the country.
She is not the victim: Prosecutors oppose convicted local woman's bid for early release: ▶️ WKRC
A Cheviot woman convicted of abusing her stepson is back in custody after her conviction was first overturned then affirmed by Ohio courts. Amy Rodriguez served about a year of her sentence when a court vacated her conviction. The Ohio Supreme Court reversed that decision and her conviction has since been affirmed.
Court won’t reconsider denial of $900M in Ohio pandemic benefits: ▶️ WFMJ
The Ohio Supreme Court announced that it will not reconsider its earlier ruling, effectively ending efforts to reinstate $900 million in additional federal unemployment payments offered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
State supreme court awards record transportation grants to Ohio schools: The Logan Daily News
This school year, more students than ever can experience the Supreme Court of Ohio thanks to a record number of grants awarded to schools across the state.
How Shift In Ohio Foreclosure Appeals Alters Lenders' Risk: Law360
In the course of six weeks this past summer, the Ohio Supreme Court ended a practice Ohio lenders relied on for decades: letting the sheriff's sale defeat a borrower's appeal.
Ohio court rejects appeal from death row inmate in railroad spike killing: WCMH
An appeals court has denied a new trial for a death row inmate whose conviction for killing a pregnant 18-year-old woman with a railroad spike was overturned in 2024.
One flawed question sank Erie’s $70K roof verdict: Insurance Business
An Ohio appeals court reversed a jury verdict for Erie Insurance after finding a flawed question guaranteed a defense verdict.
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to review federal home-distilling ban Ohio man is fighting: WCMH
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of a federal home-distilling ban that was challenged by a Newark, Ohio, brewer and a Texas advocacy organization.
Two Mahoning Valley attorneys earn accolades from Community Legal Aid: Daily Legal News
A longtime Boardman Township solo practitioner and a former Mahoning County Court judge were recently recognized as Pro Bono Volunteers of the Year by Community Legal Aid.
OCTOBER 29, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court upholds conviction and sentence for man convicted in Warren murder: WMFJ
The Ohio Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal case of convicted murderer David Hollie.
Ohio Supreme Court slams door on case involving $300 weekly COVID unemployment checks: Statehouse News Bureau
For the final time, the Ohio Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit claiming more than 300,000 Ohioans are owed $900 million in unemployment checks from the pandemic. The decision not to reconsider the case comes after the court has twice dismissed it as moot.
Mayfield Heights echoes Ohio Supreme Court ruling on proposed development: The News-Herald
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that Mayfield Heights voters will have the ultimate say over the Sommers Development Group's planned $38 million "Park Place Townhouse Community."
Ohio Supreme Court won’t hear Napoleon Central School case: 13 Action News
The Ohio Supreme Court won’t take up the Napoleon Central School case, the Cultural Center of Henry County announced Tuesday.
State supreme court declines to hear appeal on local case: Northwest Signal
A case entry filed by the Supreme Court of Ohio Tuesday states the court has declined to hear a continued appeal on a local court decision made in the lawsuit case of Napoleon Area City School District Board of Education, et al. v. Cultural Center of Henry County.
Justices decline to reconsider ‘procedural trap’ for PUCO cases: Gongwer
The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge from Carbon Solutions Group over a procedural ruling that the company says creates an unfair barrier for attorneys in state regulatory proceedings.
Feister brothers case reaches Ohio Supreme Court; attorney general says OHSAA ‘called the wrong play’: cleveland19.com
The legal battle between the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and brothers Brayton and Brydon Feister is now before the Ohio Supreme Court.
A U.S. Supreme Court win wouldn’t automatically let Ohioans make whiskey at home: Cleveland.com
Even if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the federal home-distilling restriction, Ohio residents wouldn’t automatically be allowed to start making whiskey at home.
Prosecutors urge Ohio Supreme Court to block Mackenzie Shirilla’s bid to reopen appeal: Cleveland.com
Cuyahoga County prosecutors are urging the Ohio Supreme Court to reject Mackenzie Shirilla’s latest appeal effort as she continues to challenge her murder convictions stemming from a high-speed car crash that killed her boyfriend and friend.
Mackenzie Shirilla asks Ohio Supreme Court to review bid to reopen appeal: ▶️ WKYC
Mackenzie Shirilla once again appeals to Ohio Supreme Court: WJW Fox8
Convicted double-murderer Mackenzie Shirilla is once again asking the state’s highest court to give her case another look.
Mackenzie Shirilla of Netflix’s ‘The Crash’ again appeals to Ohio Supreme Court: NBC4
Mackenzie Shirilla, who was convicted of murder in a deadly 100 mph Cleveland-area car crash, is once again asking the Ohio Supreme Court to consider her case.
Mackenzie Shirilla asks Ohio Supreme Court again to hear her appeal: News Nation Now
Prosecutors are asking the Ohio Supreme Court to reject Mackenzie Shirilla’s latest appeal, arguing her request came far too late and lacks proof her past lawyers failed her.
OCTOBER 27, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court rules against Lorain water customers in class-action dispute: Cleveland.com
The Ohio Supreme Court has sided with the City of Lorain in a dispute over whether water and sewer customers who claim they were overcharged can pursue a class-action lawsuit against the city
Ohio Supreme Court: appellate court improperly reversed trial court decision in class-action suit: Gongwer
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that a trial court in Lorain County rigorously analyzed the requirements for class certification in a case alleging illegal water rates.
The Ohio Supreme Court is siding with a Lorain County judge in a long-running dispute over water and sewer charges: WEWS ▶️ Customers wanted this case to move forward as a class action lawsuit. But a trial judge rejected that request. An appeals court later overturned that decision.
OHSAA takes eligibility case against Massillon football’s Brayton and Brydon Feister to Ohio Supreme Court: Cleveland.com
The Ohio High School Athletic Association is not backing down in its determination that Massillon’s Brayton and Brydon Feister should be ineligible for the remainder of the high school football season.
Ohio Supreme Court to hear OHSAA eligibility case vs. Massillon's Feisters: Canton Repository
Remember when Massillon football stars Brayton and Brydon Feister were ruled eligible for the rest of the season? Well, hold those cheers or boos. The Ohio Supreme Court is about to weigh in.
Ohio Supreme Court: Village with data center moratorium won’t have to consider site plan: Ohio Capital Journal
An Ohio village won’t have to consider the proposal from a new data center after putting a moratorium in place, according to a unanimous ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court.
Ohio Supreme Court suspends law license of attorney convicted of voting twice: Cleveland.com
The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended the law license of James Saunders, a lawyer convicted of illegally voting in Ohio and Florida during the 2020 and 2022 elections.
Ohio Supreme Court holds CAT applies only to amounts received regardless of list price: RSM
The Ohio Supreme Court has held that a pharmaceutical manufacturer's gross receipts for purposes of the Ohio commercial activity tax are limited to the amount actually received from drug sales and do not include invoice amounts that are never paid because of contractual chargeback arrangements.
Franklin County’s RENEW program marks first class of graduates: WCMH
A program through Franklin County Common Pleas Court aimed at providing support to convicted felons re-entering society after prison time is celebrating its first class of graduates. Leaders say they picked the name “RENEW” because the word encompasses what they wanted the energy of this program to be — fresh and restorative.
Celebrating a Fresh Start: First class of graduates of the RENEW program ▶️ WCMH
The power of connection: Findlay Courier
What does a second chance look like? Sometimes it's a set of keys to a first apartment, a driver's license, a new job or a diploma. Other times, it's rebuilding a relationship with a child, celebrating another day of sobriety or simply having someone who believes in you when you've stopped believing in yourself.
OCTOBER 22, 2026
‘The people make the calls’: Court rulings defend communities against developers: Cleveland.com
For once, the hosts said, moneyed developers trying to push past local opposition encountered an Ohio institution willing to tell them no: the state Supreme Court.
Ohio Supreme Court rules Lordstown can pause data center review: Cleveland.com
An Ohio village can put a data center project on hold even after a developer has submitted preliminary plans, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Ohio Supreme Court Rules Lordstown Can Reject Plans for Data Center: The Business Journal
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that the village of Lordstown can reject a site plan from developers for a major data center development that was submitted before the village imposed a moratorium on such projects.
Ohio Supreme Court clears path for Mayfield Heights townhome vote: Cleveland.com
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that Mayfield Heights voters will have the final say Nov. 3 as to whether eight acres on Parkland Boulevard will or won’t be zoned to allow for a town home development.
Ohio high court rejects Knox County man’s appeal of conviction for raping 4-year-old: WCMH
A Knox County man’s constitutional protections against double jeopardy were not violated when he was convicted at trial after initially accepting a plea deal through a method not authorized by Ohio law, the state Supreme Court ruled.
Ohio’s EdChoice voucher program ruled unconstitutional by appeals court: Fox19
An Ohio appeals court ruled the state’s big school voucher program is unconstitutional, but the fight could be headed to the Ohio Supreme Court.
OCTOBER 20, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court allows Lordstown to reject data center construction following moratorium: WFMJ
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled in the Village of Lordstown’s favor in a legal battle between it and a company looking to build an AI data center in the village.
Developer takes fight over Mayfield Heights townhomes to Ohio Supreme Court: Crain’s Cleveland Business
The future of a residential development project in Mayfield Heights may be in the people’s hands, though the developer is appealing to the Ohio Supreme Court to proceed as planned.
Ohio approval of a power line doesn’t automatically settle every easement right: Cleveland.com
State approval of a transmission line does not automatically mean a utility needs every property right it seeks from landowners, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled.
An Ohio court’s ruling against $776 million in vouchers reignites the fight over who should pay for private school: Fortune
Ohio gives parents taxpayer-funded vouchers to send their children to private schools. But those schools still get to cherry-pick which children they accept.
Coalition is confident the Ohio Supreme Court will rule private voucher system unconstitutional: Ohio Capital Journal
The public school coalition Vouchers Hurt Ohio is confident the Ohio Supreme Court will find the state’s Education Choice private school voucher program unconstitutional.
Supreme Court agrees to review home-distilling ban Ohio man is fighting: Newark Advocate
The U.S. Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of a federal-home distilling ban that a Newark brewer has been fighting for years.
The Wood County Law Library explained: Sentinel-Tribune
Many Ohioans may not realize that every county has a court law library. They were originally made to serve judges, elected officials, and attorneys with legal information. With law libraries becoming public agencies since 2010, all are welcome to access legal materials both online and in-person at the county law library.
OCTOBER 15, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court upholds conviction in woman's death tied to infant injuries: WCPO
A man found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a woman who suffered injuries as an infant had his conviction upheld by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Ohio Supreme Court to rule on DeWine order for UC, XU players: Cincinnati Enquirer
The Supreme Court has stayed the Ohio Court of Appeals decision, thereby restoring the injunctive relief given to players in the Borovicanin vs. NCAA case.
Ohio High Court Raises Bar For Preindictment Delay Claims: Law360
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that prosecutors did not illegally delay charges when they brought a homicide charge against a father nearly 16 years after his daughter died.
Caleb Stidham remains on ballot after Ohio Supreme Court rejects case: Herald Leader
Caleb Stidham is to remain on the ballot as the Republican Party candidate for state representative after his nomination was challenged at the Ohio Supreme Court for possibly violating Ohio's Open Meetings Act.
How 11 Muskingum County sheep earned a spot in Ohio's legal history: Zanesville Times Recorder
A Muskingum County case involving the unauthorized sale of 11 sheep that reached the Supreme Court of Ohio 125 years ago is being featured in a public display at the state's highest court.
Ohio’s eminent domain laws could let data center projects take farmland: Cleveland.com
Lauren Dill Morton’s family has farmed the same Ross County fields since a land grant deed signed by President Thomas Jefferson put it in their name.
Her 523 acres in the Paint Creek Valley survived depressions, droughts and the slow erasure of Ohio farmland by development.
With permit still under review, judge dismisses federal lawsuit over fate of Horseshoe Lake: Cleveland.com
A federal judge this week dismissed a lawsuit seeking to halt the Horseshoe Lake and dam deconstruction project, citing the fact that the permit application is still pending.
Miami County caseworker Rice named Ohio CASA’s 2026 Child Welfare Professional of the Year: Miami Valley Today
Morgan Rice, an ongoing caseworker for Miami County Child Protective Services, was recently named the Ohio CASA/GAL Association’s 2026 Child Welfare Professional of the Year for her commitment to the children she serves, including driving thousands of miles to visit youth.
OCTOBER 13, 2026
Candidates for Appeals Court, State Representative Can Remain on Ballot
The Supreme Court of Ohio decided today that candidates for state representative and for an appellate court may remain on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
- Ohio Supreme Court says Judge Nathan Manning can stay on Summit ballot: Akron Beacon Journal
- Ohio Supreme Court: Nathan Manning to remain on Ninth District appeals court ballot: The Chronicle
- Court ruling keeps Stidham on Ohio House ballot: Sandusky Register
- Ohio Supreme Court keeps GOP nominee on ballot without ruling on closed-door meeting: TiffinOhio
- Ohio Supreme Court rejected a challenge arguing Manning couldn't run for judge after winning a state Senate primary earlier this year.▶️ 90.3 WCPN
Ohio Supreme Court dismisses case against Avon Lake as moot: Cleveland.com
The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected two election-related challenges involving Avon Lake ballot proposals, dismissing one case as moot and ruling in another that City Council acted within its authority when it declined to place a proposed elected law director amendment before voters.
Ohio’s top court upholds conviction of Cleveland man accused of raping intoxicated woman: Cleveland.com
Ohio’s top court has upheld a rape conviction for a Cleveland man accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman in 2010.
Ohio Supreme Court rules on impairment in 2010 rape case: WKBN
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a man accused of rape in 2010, where the victim’s level of impairment was at issue.
DeWine highlights mental health progress, calls for continued funding in next budget: NBC4
In the final few months of his tenure, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has been highlighting some of the state’s successes with regard to mental health. At the Ohio Supreme Court Thursday afternoon, DeWine delivered remarks to the steering committee for Stepping Up Ohio and delivered a message for his successor.
Judge Ted Schneiderman: Life Story: Akron Beacon Journal
Judge Ted Schneiderman died peacefully on Thursday October 8 at the age of 94.
OCTOBER 8, 2026
ODOT Not Liable for Death Caused by Sandbag Dropped From Bridge
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) cannot be held liable for the death of a passenger killed when a teen dropped a sandbag from a Toledo bridge where fencing had been removed for bridge reconstruction, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled.
- Ohio Supreme Court finds ODOT legally immune for I-75 sandbag death: Toledo Blade
- Ohio Supreme Court: ODOT not liable for bridge sandbag death in Toledo: Cleveland.com
- OH Supreme Court says ODOT not liable in 2017 sandbag death. ▶️ WTVG
- The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit over a 2017 I-75 death, ruling that ODOT isn't liable for a sandbag thrown from a Toledo bridge. ▶️ News/Talk WOWO
- ODOT avoids liability for 2017 Toledo overpass death after Ohio Supreme Court ruling: Signal Cleveland
Parent must be 'unsuitable' before grandparents get custody of child, Ohio court rules: WKRC
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a parent must be found unsuitable before grandparents can be granted custody of a child.
When is someone too drunk to consent to sex? What Ohio law actually says: Cleveland.com
There is no blood-alcohol level or number of drinks that automatically determines whether someone was too impaired to resist or consent to sex under Ohio law… The Ohio Supreme Court has defined substantial impairment as a reduction in a person’s ability to understand what is happening or control their conduct.
Mayfield Heights townhome project faces new hurdle at Ohio Supreme Court: Cleveland.com
The Ohio Supreme Court is considering whether voters in Mayfield Heights should decide a November ballot issue that could block a planned townhome development in the city.
County prosecutor claims local judge is biased: Athens County Independent
Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn filed an affidavit with the Ohio Supreme Court seeking to disqualify Judge George McCarthy from an already-resolved Athens County Court of Common Pleas case, claiming McCarthy is biased against the prosecutor’s office.
Self-defense, in loco parentis arguments rejected in student assault case: Gongwer
A judge did not err by failing to provide a jury with an instruction on self-defense in the case of a teacher convicted of striking a student who spat on her, according to an Ohio appeals court.
Fuller to serve as officer of Ohio Judicial Conference: The Delaware Gazette
Judge Randall D. Fuller of the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, has been elected by his fellow Ohio judges to serve as an officer of the Ohio Judicial Conference (OJC), a statewide organization dedicated to advancing the effective and fair administration of justice throughout Ohio.
Specialized Docket Successes:
Gallipolis Municipal Court Recovery Court earns state certification: River Cities Tribune and Register
The Gallipolis Municipal Court Drug Court has earned another final certification from the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Specialized Dockets, recognizing the court’s continued compliance with state standards for treatment-focused justice programs.
Perry County Common Pleas Court specialized docket earns state certification: Perry County Tribune
The Mental Health Specialized Docket of the Perry County Common Pleas Court has earned final certification from the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Specialized Dockets, recognizing its commitment to high standards for treatment-focused justice programs.
Perry Co. court recognized for addressing mental health, reducing recidivism: Zanesville Times Recorder
Six Perry County residents are getting a second chance through a court program designed to address mental health challenges, and now that effort has earned statewide recognition.
Seneca County PIVOT recovery program awarded $190,000 state grant: TiffinOhio
Seneca County’s PIVOT Recovery Program has been awarded a $190,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction to continue providing addiction treatment and recovery services through the county’s court system.
OCTOBER 6, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court revives a case that could determine the fate of Nelsonville’s rival governments: WOUB Public Media
A decision by the Ohio Supreme Court could end up determining which is the legitimate government in Nelsonville.
Ohio Supreme Court: Sex offender required to register in county where he was working for weeks: Highland County Press
For sex offender registration purposes, the “place of employment address” is where the offender performs work, even if it is temporarily in a different county, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled recently.
Data center ban on the ballot. ▶️ Spectrum News1
You can already hear the construction traffic and see what's planned to be a new data center just north of Cincinnati in Trenton…They sued the city of Trenton, went all the way to the Ohio Supreme Court, and the Court cleared the way for the issue to go to voters.
Ohio Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of forced medication order: Star Beacon
Last month, the Ohio Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Ashley Keenan of an order from Judge David Schroeder to involuntarily medicate her to restore her to competency.
Lake County Drug Court earns final certification from state: News-Herald
The Lake County Drug Court of the Mentor Municipal Court has earned final certification from the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Specialized Dockets, recognizing its commitment to high standards for treatment-focused justice programs.
A new way forward: Highland County drug court helps WCH woman find sobriety: Record Herald
Katie Creed speaks very candidly about the person she once was. “I’ve been using since I was 14,” she said. “I’ve sold drugs. I’ve ran drugs. I started lying to my family. Using heroin and fentanyl. Stealing everything I could get my hands on.”
Legal Aid launches 50th anniversary celebration in Chillicothe: Chillicothe Gazette
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio is marking 50 years of service from its Chillicothe office with a yearlong celebration that began with a community open house attended by staff, supporters, local leaders and community partners.
Ohio Prosecutors Win Appeal Over AI Use to Justify Search: Bloomberg Law
Ohio prosecutors can use evidence seized through a search warrant, which was granted even though a detective didn’t disclose the use of artificial intelligence, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
Retired Perry County judge receives statewide judicial excellence award: Zanesville Times Recorder
Retired Perry County Municipal Court Judge Dean Wilson received the Thomas J. Moyer Award for Judicial Excellence at the Ohio Judicial Conference annual meeting.
OCTOBER 1, 2026
Cincinnati off the hook for brawl public records. ▶️ Fox19 Now at 5pm WXIX
Cincinnati brawl leads to public records fight at Ohio Supreme Court: Cincinnati Enquirer
The Ohio Supreme Court said the city of Cincinnati won't be penalized for a short delay in turning over records related to the downtown brawl that went viral or for failing to explain the reason for the delay.
Ohio High Court Says Omitted Self-Defense Instruction OK: Law360
A divided Ohio Supreme Court has upheld a man's conviction for firing a gun and hitting his neighbor's house, finding that the man could not prove that the trial court's failure to provide a self-defense instruction — which he had not requested — was an obvious error.
Ohio High Court Sidesteps Records Law Issue to Deny Relief: Bloomberg Law
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday sidestepped an invitation to decide whether its rules governing access to court records go farther than the state’s public-records laws in restricting access to certain documents.
Ohio Supreme Court Remands Ohio Sales Tax Refund Dispute to Board of Tax Appeals for Prompt Decision and Further Analysis: Vorys
The Ohio Supreme Court recently issued its opinion in Checkfree Services Corporation v. Harris, 2026-Ohio-3555, vacating the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals’ decision and remanding the case with specific instructions for expedited and detailed review.
Hamilton County reentry program earns Ohio Supreme Court certification: WLWT
Hamilton County’s Re-Entry Docket has received certification from the Ohio Supreme Court, recognizing its efforts to help people successfully transition from incarceration.
Death sentence vacated for Ohio man over procedural error. ▶️ Fox 59 Court Cam Bluefield WV
Federal appeals courts split over Kalshi sports contracts, with different outcomes across the country: Cleveland.com
Federal appeals courts are giving different answers on whether states can enforce gambling laws against Kalshi’s sports-event contracts.
Ohio Court Allows Discovery in Third-Party Valuation Challenges: Bloomberg Law
A third party challenging the valuation of a taxable property in the county doesn’t have to prove the statutory conditions for bringing such a case at the time of filing, a divided Ohio appeals court ruled.
Ohio court revives widow’s comp appeal, requiring transfer: Business Insurance
An Ohio appeals court Friday overturned the dismissal of a widow’s workers compensation appeal, finding that the trial court was required to transfer the case to the proper county.