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Congratulations, new attorneys! The Supreme Court welcomed the state's newest attorneys to the practice of law during the May Bar Admissions Ceremony.
The Supreme Court of Ohio's Children & Families section helps strengthen partnerships between juvenile courts and child welfare agencies at a regional training in Columbus.
New Judges continue their orientation at the Supreme Court, hearing from experts around the state on topics like ethics, docket management, and access to justice.
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
May 22, 2026
In State v. Talbert, the Court agreed to reschedule the July 1 oral arguments in the case.
May 21, 2026
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Hall v. Moore.
May 20, 2026
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Shaaban, the Court discontinued the monitored probation period for attorney Omar Shaaban of Toledo.
May 19, 2026
The Court referred State ex rel. Stark Cty. Bd. of Commrs. v. Stark Cty. Court of Common Pleas to mediation.
May 18, 2026
In Lorain Cty. Bar Assn. v. Baker, the Court denied the respondent’s request for a continuance.
May 15, 2026
For the purposes of oral argument, the Court is consolidating two cases, both titled In re Application of Ohio Power Co. (2025-1240 and 2025-1241).
In In re R.C., the Court found the appellant’s memorandum in support of jurisdiction exceeded the page limit.
May 14, 2026
In Yarnell v. Smithville, the appellant’s memorandum in support of jurisdiction exceeded the page limit, and the Court struck pages 16 through 18 of the memorandum.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
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- Court Found Juvenile Used Force to Commit Rape at Youth Home
- Statements Suspect Made to Police After Waiving His Right to an Attorney Can Be Used in Prosecution
- Three New Judges Bring Wide Array of Experience to Bench
- Justice's Law Review Article Proposes Reconsidering Judicial Age Limits
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Ohio Courts in the News
- ‘Proud of their perseverance': Two to graduate from You-Turn Recovery Docket: Wilmington News Journal
- Miami County Mental Health Court celebrates graduates: Miami Valley Today
- Ashland County's Allyson Reed passes Ohio Bar exam: Ashland Times Gazette
- Ohio school vouchers lawsuit reaches appeals court. How to watch: Cincinnati Enquirer
- Wine Claims Another Court Victory: Wine-Searcher
- Whitehall officials targeted in recall election react to Ohio Supreme Court ruling: WBNS
- OH Supreme Court decides petitions to recall Whitehall's mayor, councilmembers are invalid: WSYX
- Ohio Supreme Court denies Heather Hill request to be reinstated: WDTN
- Ohio Supreme Court rules against parental rights for woman in same-sex custody case: WBNS
- Plaintiffs in short-term rental lawsuit ask court to cancel its dismissal: The Logan Daily News
- Judge denies Moritz request to stay execution of sentence: The Logan Daily News