Justices ruled that juvenile courts must find a parent unsuitable before granting custody to nonparents.
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October 7, 2026
Ohio Will Raise Capital Defense Attorney PayThe Capital Case Attorney Fee Council set a new $165 hourly rate for death penalty defense cases in Ohio.
October 6, 2026
Governor DeWine Signed 323 Expedited PardonsThe Ohio governor granted hundreds of pardons to individuals who have reformed their lives after past convictions.
October 6, 2026
Ohio Death Row Inmates Remain in Legal LimboThe state currently holds 105 death row inmates while executions have been paused since 2018.
October 1, 2026
Ohio Appeals Judge Seat Will Become VacantJudge Matthew R. Byrne will vacate his seat following his confirmation to the federal bench.
September 29, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court Certified Re-Entry DocketThe Hamilton County Welcome Home Program received state certification to assist with offender transitions.
September 28, 2026
Ohio Court Upheld Summary Judgment in Zelle DisputeThe Second District Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Zachary Reynolds following a three-year legal battle.
September 28, 2026
Ohio Will Raise Capital Defender Pay in November 2026The Capital Case Attorney Fee Council authorized a pay hike for public defenders handling capital cases in Ohio.
September 26, 2026
Betty Sutton Will Seek Re-election to Court in 2026The judge plans to run for another term on the Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals this November.
September 26, 2026
Nathan Manning Will Run for Appeals Court in 2026The Ohio state senator and veteran prosecutor is seeking a seat on the Ninth District Court of Appeals.
September 26, 2026
Ohio Senate Bill Will Add Two JudgesNew legislation aims to expand the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas to manage growing caseloads.
