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The Story of America: This Day in History
On April 9, 1959, NASA announced its first astronauts, including Ohioan John Glenn. | In 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered, effectively ending the Civil War. | In 1962, Rita Moreno became the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar. Learn more.
Participants in Leadership Medina County visited the Moyer Judicial Center to hear from Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy and tour the building. Schedule a tour for your group or organization.
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
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
April 9, 2026
State v. Seymour
Jones v. Galloway
State ex rel. Wright v. Clerk of Mun. Court
In State v. Seymour (2024-1658 and 2024-1732), the Court reinstated the conviction of a Franklin County woman who helped a friend purchase heroin.
April 8, 2026
Columbus Bar Assn. v. Armengau
Hoskins v. Cleveland
McIntyre v. May
In Hoskins v. Cleveland, the Court found the city of Cleveland is not liable for the drowning death of a swimmer because a lifeguard chose not to sit in an uncomfortable lifeguard chair.
After having sent the case to mediation, the Court returned State ex rel. ClubCorp Holdings, Inc. v. Ohio Dept. of Commerce, Div. of Unclaimed Funds to the regular docket.
April 7, 2026
State v. Fips
State ex rel. Quinn v. Rastatter
State ex rel. Stokes v. Combs
In State v. Fips, the Court ruled that police may extend a lawfully initiated traffic stop to investigate the status of a driver’s license even after the reason for initiating the stop is dispelled.
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.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
- Conviction Upheld for Overdose Death Aided by Women Who Helped Neighbor Buy Heroin
- Court Finds Uncomfortable Lifeguard Chair Is Not Physical Defect That Contributed to Drowning
- Attorney Convicted of Rape, Other Sex Crimes, Disbarred
- 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
- Rule Changes Clarify Who Can Receive Guardian ad Litem Reports
- Public Comment Period Open for Proposed Rule Changes
- Supreme Court of Ohio Seeks Volunteer Tour Guides for Historic Moyer Judicial Center
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Civic education program brings Ohio Supreme Court to Carroll County: Times Reporter
- Justice Comes to Town: Supreme Court to Visit Carroll County: Akron Legal News
- Ohio Supreme Court rules lifeguard chair not a defect in drowning case: Columbus Dispatch
- Ohio Supreme Court rules lifeguard chair not a defect in drowning case: Cincinnati Enquirer
- Did a lifeguard's seat contribute to a drowning? Ohio's top court says no: Cleveland.com
- Columbus attorney convicted of rape permanently banned from profession: Columbus Dispatch
- Pulled over by mistake? Cops can still keep you there, Ohio's top court says: Cleveland.com
- Ohio High Court Rules Police Can Continue Stop After Initial Mistake: Officer.com
- Ohio High Court Gives Cops Green Light After Botched Headlight Stop: Hoodline Cleveland
- Ohio Top Court Sends Case Back to see if ‘Not Working' was ‘Direct Result' of Worker's Injury: WorkersCompensation.com
- Art created by youth involved in court system on display: Toledo Blade