Judicial College Installs 2009 Board of Trustees Officers
Over its two-day annual meeting this week, the Judicial College installed its officers for 2009, reviewed its 2008 accomplishments and planned its direction for the year. (Read more.)

Supreme Court Appoints Co-Chairs of Children, Family Committee
The Supreme Court of Ohio announced today new co-chairs that will lead the Advisory Committee on the Children, Families and the Courts. (Read more.)

Judicial Panel Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancies on Franklin, Sandusky County Courts
Applications to be considered for vacancies on courts in Franklin and Sandusky counties are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 20, according to the Ohio Judicial Appointments Recommendations Panel (OJARP). (Read more.)

11 States Now Have Mental Health Programs Modeled on Ohio's
Four more states have joined a national initiative on mental illness and the courts modeled on Ohio's program started by Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton. (Read more.)

Retiring Judges Account for 600 Years of Combined Experience
Twenty-nine Ohio judges will retire by early this year. Collectively, they possess more than 600 years of combined experience on the bench. (Read more.)

Disciplinary Case Schedule for January 2009
The following schedule of cases is set for hearings by the Supreme Court’s Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline this month. (Read more.)

Clerk's Office to Accept Filing Fees Payments by Credit Card
The Supreme Court of Ohio today announced that the Clerk's Office is now accepting payment for filing fees and security deposits via credit card. (Read more.)

Party to Honor Retiring Coshocton County Judge
After 28 years on the bench in Coshocton County, Probate/Juvenile Judge C. Fenning Pierce will retire in January. (Read more.)

Supreme Court Adopts New Code of Judicial Conduct
The Supreme Court of Ohio today announced the adoption of a new Code of Judicial Conduct, which regulates the judicial and extrajudicial activities of judges. The new Code becomes effective March 1, 2009. (Read more.)

Supreme Court Seeks Public Comment on Draft Rule for Out-of-State Attorneys
The Supreme Court of Ohio will accept public comment until Feb. 1, 2009, on proposed amendments governing out-of-state attorneys who wish to appear temporarily in a proceeding in Ohio (pro hac vice). (Read more.)

Jan. 8, 2008

Constitution Does Not Require Jury to Make Findings Supporting ‘Blended’ Juvenile/Adult Sentence

Jan. 6, 2008

‘Good Faith’ Pricing Under Open Contract Not Subject to Inquiry Into Seller’s Subjective Intent

Owner May Recover Reasonable Costs to Repair Property Without Showing Reduction in Value

Dec. 31, 2008

Ruling Clarifies Difference Between ‘Court Costs’ and ‘Special Project Fees’ Muni Courts May Also Assess

Order Awarding Temporary Custody of Abused, Neglected Child Must Be Appealed Within 30 Days

Dec. 30, 2008

Court Suspends Attorney

Dec. 11, 2008

Juror’s Alleged Failure to Honestly Answer Voir Dire Question Is Reviewed on ‘Abuse of Discretion’ Basis

Conviction for Having Gun Under a Disability Requires Proof of Guilty Mental State of Recklessness

Municipal Court’s Subject-Matter Jurisdiction Limited To Actions With ‘Territorial Connection’ to Court

Child Support Arrearage May Be Modified By Agreement of Parties to a Support Order

Meigs County Attorney Disbarred

Dec. 10, 2008

Court Affirms Mother’s Conviction for Killing Son, Remands Death Sentence for New Mitigation Hearing

‘Two Dismissal Rule’ Applies to Mortgage Foreclosure Suit When Dismissed Actions Based on Same Default

Dec. 9, 2008

Court Grants Writ for Deleted Emails, Denies Orders for Prospective Compliance, Attorney Fees