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The Story of America: This Day in History
On April 4, 1873, Nettie Cronise Lutes became the first woman to join the Ohio Bar when she was admitted by the Seneca County District Court. Months later, her sister, Florence Cronise, would become the second woman attorney in the state. | In 1818, Congress set the U.S. flag at 13 stripes and 20 stars, with additional stars added as new states entered the Union. | In 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. | In 1841, President William Henry Harrison died after serving just 32 days in office. Learn more.
The justices will hold oral arguments before students in Carroll County in April. Learn more.
At a Supreme Court roundtable, Ohio courts shared their experiences developing programs to assist youth involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
Join the Ohio Supreme Court as a Volunteer Tour Guide at the Historic Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center Learn more.
Join us on April 29, 2026, for the Civility Symposium: Free Speech in Civil Society: Foundations, Rights, and Responsibilities. Register now
The Court's America 250 celebration, "The Story of America," features events, displays, and digital content to inspire curiosity, boost civic literacy, and honor pivotal moments in American and Ohio history. Learn more.
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
April 3, 2026
State v. Reed
State ex rel. Columbus City Schools, Columbus Bd. of Edn. v. Brookbank-Mizer
State ex rel. Sandy v. Spatny
In State v. Reed, the Court ruled it was appropriate for a trial court to conduct one trial for a man accused of committing sex crimes against four young girls over different periods of time.
April 2, 2026
Faith Ranch & Farms Fund, Inc. v. PNC Bank, Natl. Assn.
Disciplinary Counsel v. Rudduck
State ex rel. Rosnick v. Geauga Cty. Sheriff's Office
In Faith Ranch & Farms Fund, Inc. v. PNC Bank, Natl. Assn., the Court found a 1953 deed transferring land in Harrison County did not retain the rights to drill for oil and gas.
April 1, 2026
Doe v. Columbus
State ex rel. Kent Elastomer Prods., Inc. v. McCloud
State ex rel. Cook v. Magee
In Doe v. Columbus, the Court ruled that Columbus can appeal a trial court’s 2023 order temporarily blocking two gun-related local laws from taking effect.
March 31, 2026
The Court accepted Grange Indemn. Ins. Co. v. Harden for review.
In In re Resignation of Piergies, the Court accepted the resignation of James Piergies of Brookville from the practice of law with disciplinary action pending.
March 30, 2026
The Court published official versions of 13 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.The Court published official versions of 13 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
March 27, 2026
In Hershey v. Dailey, the Court ordered appellee Raymond Hershey to file a response, if any, by noon, Monday, March 30 to the emergency motion for a stay from appellants Veronica and Scott Dailey.
State ex rel. Dunn v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections
In State ex rel. Dunn v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court granted a writ of mandamus to compel the Delaware County Board of Elections to hold a hearing on an elector’s protest and challenge.
In State ex rel. Utz v. Parikh, the Court granted the respondents request to conduct oral argument.
In In re Graham, the Court suspended Nicholas Graham of Poland, Ohio, from the practice of law for an interim period based on a felony conviction.
March 26, 2026
In State v. McFarland, the Court ordered appellee/cross-appellee A.B. to file a memorandum in response by Tuesday, March 31, to both appellant/cross-appellee State of Ohio’s memorandum in support of jurisdiction and appellee/cross-appellant Christopher McFarland’s memorandum in support of cross-appeal.
In State ex rel. Williams v. Lorain Cty. Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Div., the Court ordered the respondents to file a response by Monday, April 13, to the relator’s “emergency notice of continued obstruction and denial of access to courts” and relator’s amended complaint.
In State ex rel. Durst v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr., the Court denied the relator’s request for issuance of an additional summons.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
- Charges With Sex Crimes Involving Four Children Over Many Years Could Be Heard at One Trial
- Deed's Reference to ‘Other Minerals' Did Not Include Oil and Gas Rights
- Columbus Can Appeal Trial Court's Preliminary Injunction of Gun Laws
- Justice's Law Review Article Proposes Reconsidering Judicial Age Limits
- Tuscarawas County Prosecutor Looks Forward to New Judgeship Appointment
- Van Wert Prosecutor Transitions to New Role on Bench
- Ohio Legal Community Explores Benefits and Risks of AI
- Professional Conduct Board Schedules Upcoming Disciplinary Hearings
- Seats of Justice: Hamilton County
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Justice comes to town: Supreme Court to visit Carroll County: Your Ohio News
- Ohio Supreme Court rules Columbus leaders can appeal injunction on gun safety storage laws: WBNS
- Judge Anderson removed from case by Ohio Supreme Court: Marion Star
- Ohio Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Trans Rights Case: State Court Report
- Court denies Erica Stefanko third trial in pizza delivery murder: Akron Beacon Journal
- Ohio Supreme Court hears transgender youth medical care case: Cleveland.com
- Legal fight over Ohio's transgender youth care ban reaches state Supreme Court: WBNS
- Top Ohio court hears arguments over gender-transition ban: WCMH
- Ohio Supreme Court considers gender-transition care law: Spectrum News 1
- Ohio Supreme Court hears transgender youth healthcare case: WSYX/WTTE
- Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments on minor gender-affirming care ban: Toledo Blade