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On October 2, 1950, the first Peanuts comic strip debuted in just seven newspapers nationwide. | In 1850, the first Ohio State Fair was held in Camp Washington near Cincinnati. | In 1965, Gatorade is first tested at a college football game between the University of Florida and Louisiana State University. Learn more.
Retired Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton hosted a Stepping Up Ohio Steering Committee at the Supreme Court to provide updates to its membership. Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy shared the Court's reentry video encouraging communities to prioritize rehabilitation and community reintegration. Watch now
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Registration is now open for the Supreme Court of Ohio's annual Specialized Dockets Conference, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 28. Register now
About 40 new magistrates from courts throughout Ohio gathered at the Supreme Court for orientation.
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
October 2, 2025
In CrossCountry Mtge., L.L.C. v. Green, the Court ordered appellee CrossCountry Mortgage to file a response, if it chooses, by 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 6, to appellant Qutesha Green’s emergency motion for a stay in the case.
State ex rel. Hicks v. Adams Cty. Bd. of Elections
In State ex rel. Hicks v. Adams Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court denied a writ of mandamus.
State ex rel. Hawkins v. Frederick
Lowe v. Smith
State ex rel. Martre v. Reed
In State ex rel. Hawkins v. Frederick, the Court rejected a prison inmate’s claim that he should be released because his death sentences were commuted to life without the possibility of parole – a sentence that did not exist when he committed the crimes.
October 1, 2025
In State ex rel. T.B. v. Brown, a juvenile court can consider a mother’s request for visitation time with her son while a probate court considers a pending petition to adopt the child.
In State v. Mathis, the Court will permit the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to participate in oral argument and share the allotted time of appellant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
September 30, 2025
In State ex rel. Howard v. Sackett, the Court ordered the respondent to file a response, if she chooses, by 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, to the relator’s expedited motion to compel discovery and a request for an extension of time or a stay of the briefing schedule.
State ex rel. Huwig v. Dept. of Health
State ex rel. Harris v. Trelka
The Court accepted State v. Jones for review.
In State ex rel. Huwig v. Dept. of Health, The Court ruled the Ohio Department of Health was within its rights to deny a COVID-19 vaccination researcher access to health data.
September 29, 2025
The Court published official versions of seven opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
September 25, 2025
State ex rel. Springfield City School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Hamilton
Krouskoupf v. Anderson
In State ex rel. Springfield City School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Hamilton, the Court ruled that the county auditor must continue to assess taxes resulting from a bond levy approved in 2013 to upgrade Springfield City Schools.
September 24, 2025
The Court denied motions to reconsider State ex rel. Nelsonville v. Athens Cty. Bd. of Elections and State ex rel. Vermilion Campaign Commt. for Jean A. Anderson v. Lorain Cty. Bd. of Elections.
State v. Clark
State ex rel. Conomy v. Fuller
In State v. Clark (2024-0401 and 2024-0539), the Court rejected a man’s claim that the attorney handling the appeal of his convictions was ineffective because the man failed to specify how his attorney was ineffective.
September 23, 2025
In State ex rel. Prime Roof Solutions, Inc. v. Indus. Comm., the Court affirmed the decision of the Tenth District Court of Appeals.
State ex rel. Prime Roof Solutions, Inc. v. Indus. Comm.
State ex rel. Martin v. McCormick
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
- Court Upholds Life Sentence for Offender Whose Death Sentence Was Commuted
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio health department wins legal battle to restrict COVID data access: Cleveland.com
- Ohio Court Tosses Trespass Charge Over Speedy Trial Error: Law360
- New Lebanon: Judge rules village did not violate Public Records Act: Dayton Daily News
- In a first, Ohio auditor moves for receiver to take over East Cleveland's shaky finances: Signal Cleveland
- Columbus settles last 2020 protester suit against police, bringing total payout to $6.7M+: Columbus Dispatch
- Shaker Boulevard landlord to sell apartment buildings that stirred up tenant complaints and drew a lawsuit from Cleveland City Hall: Signal Cleveland
- A fulfilling courtroom switch: Five questions with Chief Public Defender Kenneth Sturgill: Lima News
- Downtown Commission weighs in on design for $300M courthouse: Columbus Business First
- MC Commissioners OK software maintenance agreement: Miami Valley Today
- Thomas bill seeks to penalize those who intimidate jurors: Youngstown Vindicator
- Legislation introduced to change juvenile justice in Ohio: The Center Square
- America's aging prison population is posing challenges for states: Stateline.org
- Battle over utility charges headed for the Ohio Supreme Court: Ohio Capital Journal
- Officials to study mental health care at county jail: Youngstown Vindicator
- Geauga County fights embattled judge's lawsuit seeking $300K in taxpayer funded legal fees: Cleveland.com