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New legal externs at the Supreme Court attended an orientation covering ethical obligations, security, and Court policies.
The Supreme Court traveled to Carroll County for the 86th session of Off-Site Court.
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
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.
May 13, 2026
In Carrington Mtge. Servs., L.L.C. v. Israel, the Court ordered the appellee to file a response, if it chooses, by 5 p.m., Thursday, May 14, to the appellant’s emergency motion for a stay of a sheriff’s sale.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Goff v. Beathard.
May 12, 2026
The Court accepted Craig v. Cromes for review.
In State v. Jones, the Court denied the appellee’s request to proceed as co-counsel and to stay the case, with a written concurring opinion.
The Court dismissed Thompson v. Bur. of Workers’ Comp.
May 11, 2026
The Court published official versions of 10 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
May 8, 2026
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Lusane v. Fickes.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
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- 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
- High Schools Showcase Legal Skills During OCLRE Moot Court Competition
- Webinar Helps Courts Navigate Complex Dynamics of Domestic Violence
- Importance of Free Speech Highlighted at Civility Symposium
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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