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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
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.
July 28, 2026
In In re Resignation of Yerman and In re Resignation of Henniger, the Court found John Yerman Jr. of Toledo and Louis Henniger II of Logan in contempt for failure to surrender their certificates of admission and failure to file affidavits of compliance.
July 24, 2026
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Menton v. Shoop.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Menton v. Shoop.
July 23, 2026
In McNamara-Smith v. Grube, the Court ordered the parties to file a response, if they choose, by Monday, July 27, to the request by EdgeConneX, Inc., and EdgeConneX MCN Ashville Properties 1, LLC, to intervene and participate in the case.
In White v. Winkler, the Court denied the relator’s emergency motion for expedited alternative writs of mandamus and procedendo.
The Court has released the following case announcements.
One Church v. Bhd. Mut. Ins. Co.
July 22, 2026
State v. Barnes
Colt's Neck Homeowners Assn. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Commrs.
In Colt’s Neck Homeowners Assn. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Commrs., the Court ruled that a homeowners association can challenge a proposed water drainage improvement project after county commissioners voted to move forward with the plan.
July 21, 2026
State v. Lash
The Court accepted Chervenak Family Trust v. Ascent Resources - Utica, L.L.C. for review.
In State v. Lash, the Court found that the trial court provided the “reasons” for denying DNA testing by citing a state law requirement that must be met to order the tests.
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Supreme Court to make key data center decision ▶️: 3News WKYC
- The Ohio Supreme Court will soon decide whether residents of Ashville get a vote on massive data center project ▶️: 96.7 The Wave
- The Ohio Supreme Court is weighing a case that could determine whether communities have the right to vote on proposed data centers ▶️: 90.3 WCPN
- Data center company hopes to intervene in case before Ohio Supreme Court: WCMH
- Ohio Supreme Court case could shape future data center fights: Columbus Dispatch
- Ohio Supreme Court case to decide if residents get any say on data centers in their backyards: Cleveland.com
- Ohio Supreme Court deciding if citizens can vote on data center: 21 WFMJ
- Supreme Court reviews Pickaway Co. data center referendum: Gongwer
- Ohio Supreme Court: Victim can't file delayed appeal, despite initial legal confusion: Ohio Capital Journal
- The Ohio Supreme Court will need to find a new judge for the former Butler County mayor who has been charged with voyeurism ▶️: 19 News WOIO
- Mahoning Valley probate court employee receives national certification: Mahoning Matters