The Supreme Court of Ohio & The Ohio Judicial System
The Supreme Court of Ohio hears oral arguments in four cases on Tuesday and four cases on Wednesday. Oral arguments begin at 9 a.m. Click to view the live stream
The Judicial College welcomes 52 newly elected and appointed judges to New Judges Orientation. They're learning about jurisdictional content, transitioning to the bench, judicial ethics, security, and promoting public trust and confidence.
Participants from Leadership Preble County take in the artwork during a tour of the Moyer Judicial Center. Schedule your own tour today
CASE INQUIRY FORM Learn more.
CRIME VICTIM RESTITUTION FORM Click to access.
WRITING MANUAL The third edition of the Supreme Court of Ohio Writing Manual is now available.
STATISTICAL REPORTING INCLUDING CASE TIME GUIDELINES Click to access.
CIVIL PROTECTION ORDERS Online tool helps public with process for obtaining a civil protection order.
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
Oral Arguments
OFF AIR
The Supreme Court of Ohio hears oral arguments in four cases on Tuesday, and four cases on Wednesday. Oral arguments begin at 9 a.m. View previews of cases scheduled for argument.
January 7 schedule January 8 schedule
January 6, 2025
In In re Adoption of D.W.D.-H., the Court ordered the appellee to file a response, if any, by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan.8, to appellant’s motion for a stay.
The Court published official versions of 19 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
January 3, 2025
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Cook v. Torstel.
January 2, 2025
For the case In re Fuller, the Court suspended Delaware County attorney Jason Michael Fuller from the practice of law for an interim period due to a felony conviction.
December 31, 2024
In Phoenix Lighting Group, L.L.C. v. Genlyte Thomas Group, L.L.C., the Court denied a motion for reconsideration.
In State ex rel. Jefferson v. Black, the Court dismissed the case because relator Earl Jefferson II had not filed a merit brief by its due date.
December 30, 2024
In State v. Balmert, the Court denied appellant Edward Balmert’s request to stay his sentence pending an appeal and included a written dissent.
December 27, 2024
In State v. Bates, the Court found appellant Robert Bates’ memorandum in support of jurisdiction exceeded the permitted page limit and struck pages 15 and 16 of the memorandum.
December 26, 2024
In State v. McAlpin, the Court appointed the Office of the Ohio Public Defender to represent appellant Joseph McAlpin.
News from the Supreme Court of Ohio
- Attorney General Argues Communications With Outside Groups Not Public Records
- Court Can Reject Mental Health Facility Transfer of Man Committed for 1980 Murders
- Bowling Green City Prosecutor Transitioning to Municipal Judge
- Longtime Delaware Municipal Judge Appointed to Common Pleas Bench
- Conduct Board Announces January Disciplinary Hearing
- Board of Professional Conduct Issues Advisory Opinions
- View all News
Ohio Courts in the News
- Appeals panel agrees Campbell man had no self-defense claim in murder: The Vindicator
- Ohio AG appeal of decision striking down state's six-week abortion ban moves to appellate court: Ohio Capital Journal
- Are property owners in Ohio liable for injuries on snow and ice-covered sidewalks?: WBNS
- Outgoing clerk reflects: Tribune Chronicle
- 'I was in a really bad place': Victim Assistance helps Greater Akron residents in need: Akron Beacon Journal
- Pike County massacre: Jake Wagner sentenced to prison, eligible for parole after 32 years: Cincinnati Enquirer
- City man gets 10 years in assault of pregnant woman: The Vindicator
- Franklin County records reveal special prosecutors' pay for Jason Meade, Ricky Anderson cases: Columbus Dispatch
- Fight over removal of suspected drugs from arrestee leaves Lorain hospital without police department, lawsuit says: Cleveland.com
- City police sergeant takes promotion beef to high court — again: The Vindicator
- City woman's murder conviction, sentence upheld: Tribune Chronicle
- Family Court Judge Jim James reflects on 41-year career, retirement: Canton Repository
- New Morrow County prosecutor credits time in Richland County: Mansfield News Journal
- Woman sentenced to prison in Riverside crash that killed Dayton veteran: Dayton Daily News
- Man charged in Brookfield murder, standoff faces judge: Tribune Chronicle