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America commemorated its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, marking a historic milestone in the nation's journey.
To honor the semiquincentennial, the Court hosted a year-long celebration titled "The Story of America," highlighting significant historical events that shaped both the nation and Ohio. In addition to digital content, the initiative features special events and exhibits at the Court. The celebration aims to spark curiosity, strengthen civic literacy, and recognize pivotal moments in American and Ohio history. Learn More.
Ohio Supreme Court Opens Its Doors for Free Evening Tours as Part of the America 250 Celebration. Join a tour.
Watch the Supreme Court of Ohio's documentary "Where Justice Settled: The Story of Ohio's 88 County Courthouses" Created as part of America 250. Watch the video.
The Supreme Court recognized its most recent class of 39 Court Management Program graduates with a ceremony. These court employees from across the state completed a rigorous six courses over three years to earn their national certification.
The Supreme Court of Ohio has released three annual reports that reflect the Court's ongoing work, initiatives, and service to the people of Ohio in 2025. View the reports
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
August 6, 2026
In Columbus v. Argous, L.L.C., the Court denied as moot the appellant’s motion for a stay of judgment pending appeal and memorandum in support.
August 5, 2026
In Klopfenstein v. Fifth Third Bank, the Court permitted out-of-state attorney Robert Devling to participate in the case.
August 4, 2026
The Court referred State ex rel. Miller v. Shawnee Twp. Bd. of Trustees to mediation.
The Court accepted Shawnee Ridge Hunting, L.L.C. v. LaRose for review.
August 3, 2026
In State ex rel. Voice-Kleinberg v. Cuyahoga Cty. Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Div., the Court ordered the respondents to file a response, if they choose, by Friday, Aug. 7, to the relator’s emergency motion for expedited consideration, alternative writ, and an immediate stay.
The Court published official versions of eight opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
July 31, 2026
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Tapia v. Tenth Dist. Court of Appeals.
July 30, 2026
In State ex rel. In West v. Ohio Parole Auth., the Court ordered the relator to submit a request for issuance of an additional summons at an alternative address within 14 days, or to explain why this case should not be dismissed.
July 29, 2026
Based on a felony conviction, the Court in In re LaPilusa suspended Richard LaPilusa of Akron from the practice of law for an interim period.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
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- From Trial to Supreme Court, Students Experience Role of Judges
- Supreme Court of Ohio's "Story of America" Initiative Piqued Interest in U.S., Ohio, and Legal History
- Supreme Court Offers July Bar Exam in Four Locations for the First Time
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Ohio Courts in the News
- The Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments in the appeal case of a Westchester man who's been used of fatally shooting his wife, her parents and her aunt inside their Westchester apartment in 2019. ▶️ WLWT News 5 Today
- Will Gurpreet Singh stay on death row? Ohio Supreme Court weighs appeal from Wester Chester family killer: WCPO
- Ohio Supreme Court to hear death row case in killings of 4 family members: Cincinnati Enquirer
- Ohio Supreme Court creates game to simulate judge experiences
- The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in a case that could limit the attorney general's authority to sue retailers who sell illegal vapes and e-cigarettes. ▶️ NBC 4 Today (WOWK 13 News)
- Vape sellers to Ohio Supreme Court: crackdown is unconstitutional: Dayton Daily News
- Ohio Supreme Court orders mediation in Shawnee Fire Chief public records case: WLIO
- Shawnee fire chief's case referred to mediation: Lima Ohio
- Federal magistrate judge shot at in Medina County road rage incident, sources say: Cleveland.com
- Ohio court upholds firing of mistakenly rehired custodian over conviction: Human Resources Director
- Ohio Supreme Court to make key data center decision ▶️: 3News WKYC