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On December 23, In 1972, Franco Harris caught the “immaculate reception,” securing a win for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC playoff game. | In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act, which established the Federal Reserve central banking system. | In 1783, George Washington resigned as commander of the Continental Army. Learn more.
Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy spoke at the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association winter conference on the importance of collaboration between clerks, judges, and law enforcement.
The Supreme Court prepares 38 new judges for the bench during New Judges Orientation
The Supreme Court of Ohio connected courts to innovative veteran services during the annual 2025 Lean Forward Veterans Summit.
The Supreme Court welcomes 615 new attorneys to the practice of law. Learn more.
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December 23, 2025
In State ex rel. Nealey v. Franklin Cty. Mun. Court, Hous. Div., the Court denied the relator’s emergency motion for immediate stay of the proceedings.
Z.J. v R.M.
Disciplinary Counsel v. Juhola
The Court accepted Hilton v. Lorain for review.
In ,em>Z.J. v. R.M., the Court ruled that to grant a civil stalking protection order, a court must find only that a person seeking the order believes an offender will cause mental distress if encounters continue.
December 22, 2025
In State ex rel. Matveeva v. Cuyahoga Cty. Common Pleas Court Clerk, the Court permitted the respondent to file a response, if it chooses, by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, to the relator’s emergency motion for extension of time.
In State ex rel. Nealey v. Franklin Cty. Mun. Court, Hous. Div., the Court ordered the respondents to file a response, if they choose, by 8 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, to the relator’s emergency motion for immediate stay of the proceedings.
In State v. Kitto, the Court denied the appellant’s request for an immediate stay.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. El-Bey Ali v. Kobasher.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Restivo v. Burnside.
December 19, 2025
In El-Hitti v. Americare Kidney, Inst., L.L.C., the Court ordered to parties to simultaneously file supplemental briefs by Monday, Dec. 29, that address whether the trial court’s decision denying a bifurcated trial is a final, appealable order.
In State ex rel. Restivo v. Burnside, the Court ordered the respondent to file a response to the complaint by 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19.
State ex rel. Mauk v. Sheldon
State ex rel. Whitfield v. Burkhart
In State ex rel. Mauk v. Sheldon, the Court determined the Richland County sheriff improperly withheld information from a woman investigating missing money and property taken after her son’s death.
December 18, 2025
State v. Balmert
State ex rel. Martens v. Findlay
In State v. Balmert, the Court affirmed the conviction of a Lorain County man who injured a state trooper directing traffic while he was driving under the influence of marijuana.
December 17, 2025
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Kimble v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co.
State v. Gowdy
State ex rel. Castellon v. Swallow
In State v. Gowdy, the Court ruled that a trial judge’s misstatement and pretrial ruling to not give a self-defense jury instruction did not invalidate a man's guilty plea.
December 16, 2025
State v. Bostick
State ex rel. Clark v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
In State v. Bostick, the Court ruled a trial court was not required to conduct an oral hearing before deciding whether to grant a request for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence.
December 15, 2025
In In re Resignation of Ulinski, the Court accepted the resignation of Linda Ulinski of Fairlawn from the practice of law, with disciplinary action pending.
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Ohio Courts in the News
- After her son died in car wreck, Ohio mom fought for public records: The Columbus Dispatch
- Ohio Supreme Court finds sufficient evidence in menacing case: Circleville Herald
- Centerville files appeal in Ohio Supreme Court, challenging decision on future of Sheetz site: WHIO
- Ohioans case for $900M in unemployment briefed before Supreme Court: The Center Square
- Ohio Supreme Court recertifies Lorain County Recovery Court: Chronicle Telegram
- Central Ohio program gives former felons a second chance: WCMH
- Rusu appointed to serve on Ohio Judicial College: The Vindicator
- Judge Epley will chair commission: Daily Advocate
- Judge Michelle Sheehan chosen to lead 8th Ohio District Court of Appeals: Cleveland.com
- Beloved Franklin County judge retires after 31 years, plans to pursue other passions: WSYX6
- Lordstown council pulls back on data center ban, pushes for temporary moratorium: WKBN