The Supreme Court of Ohio & The Ohio Judicial System
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.
Students in the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law's Master of Laws (LLM) program visited the Supreme Court of Ohio.
The Supreme Court of Ohio welcomed its Fall 2026 Extern cohort for orientation. The event marked the beginning of an exciting semester of professional growth, learning, and service. Learn more about internship/externship opportunities.
Ohio Supreme Court Opens Its Doors for Free Evening Tours as Part of the America 250 Celebration. Join a tour.
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
September 1, 2026
State ex rel. Blankenship v. Trenton City Council
In State ex rel. Ontko v. Sandusky Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ordered the relator to file a response, if she chooses, by noon, Wednesday, Sept. 2, to the respondent’s motion to file amended answer.
In State ex rel. Blankenship v. Trenton City Council, the Court ordered Trenton City Council to submit to city voters a proposed city charter amendment that would prohibit the construction of data centers.
In State ex rel. Kidd v. Clinton Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court set a schedule for the filing of the answer, evidence, and briefs.
State ex rel Howard v. Sackett
The Court accepted State v. Bryant for review.
In State ex rel. Howard v. Sackett, the Court ordered the Lake Erie Correctional Institution to pay a northeast Ohio inmate $4,000 in statutory damages for failing to comply with the Ohio Public Records Act.
August 31, 2026
In State ex rel. Ontko v. Sandusky Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ordered the respondent to file a response, if it chooses, by noon, Tuesday. Sept. 1 to the relator’s emergency motion to strike respondent’s August 28, 2026, filing or, alternatively, to enforce the briefing sequence established by Rule 12.08(A).
The Court published official versions of 13 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
August 28, 2026
The Court dismissed State v. Craft.
August 27, 2026
Allied Health & Chiropractic, L.L.C. v. State
Wells Fargo Bank, Natl. Assn. v. Doberdruk
State ex rel. Wright v. Franklin Cty. Mun. Court
In Allied Health & Chiropractic, L.L.C. v. State, the Court ruled that two laws, which were passed in the state budget bill, then amended later, are not unconstitutional for violating the “one-subject rule.”
August 26, 2026
State v. Fontanez
State ex rel. Ames v. Revere Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn.
In State v. Fontanez, the Court ruled that, absent a criminal defendant’s assertion of actual innocence of a charge, a trial court can presume the defendant understands that pleading guilty is a complete admission of guilt to the crime.
In State v. Fontanez, the Court ruled that, absent a criminal defendant’s assertion of actual innocence of a charge, a trial court can presume the defendant understands that pleading guilty is a complete admission of guilt to the crime.
The Court dismissed State v. Carter.
The Court dismissed State v. Carter.
August 25, 2026
The Court released the following case announcement.
In All Foils, Inc. v. Kulik, the Court denied the appellants’ request to stay the judgment of the court of appeals.
In State ex rel. Ontko v. Sandusky Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ordered the respondent to file an answer to the complaint by Friday, Aug. 28.
State ex rel. Clark v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
Drushal v. Miller
In Drushal v. Miller, the Court permitted a couple to challenge a court judgment that ordered real estate they owned to be taken to satisfy the debts of another couple who was buying that land through a “land contract.”
August 21, 2026
In State ex rel. Thompson v. Swenski, the Court denied the relator’s request for a stay of a court order.
State ex rel. Standen v. N. Ridgeville
State ex rel. Bowling v. DeWine
In State ex rel. Standen v. N. Ridgeville, the Court rejected a request to reopen a dispute regarding the amount of money owed to Lorain County landowners whose road access was cut off to build a new roundabout.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Supreme Court clears way for Pike couple to challenge ruling: Chillicothe Gazette
- Ohio Justices Say Guilty Plea Needn't Be Fully Explained: Law360
- An Ohio judge was kicked off the bench and suspended. He's still on the November ballot: Signal
- Ohio Appeals Court Sides With Google In Battle Over Search Results: MediaPost
- Man who threatened Ohio judge's life on TikTok sentenced to 1 year: Cincinnati Enquirer
- A judge sided with Cuyahoga County in an overdetention lawsuit. Here's why: Cleveland.com
- 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)