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Civics and History Celebrated at Record-Setting Open Doors Event
For two September evenings, the Supreme Court of Ohio stayed open late to offer after-hours tours of the majestic Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. The event was part of Ohio Open Doors, an initiative spearheaded by the Ohio History Connection to have historic and cultural institutions across Ohio hold special events for the pub ... (full story)
Increased pay rate for death penalty defense approved
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The complexity and costs to defend a person facing the death penalty have increased, and so will the compensation paid to attorneys who take on the task.
The Capital Case Attorney Fee Council recently adopted a recommendation by the Ohio Public Defender’s Office to raise the rate for capital cases from $140 per hour to $16 ... (full story)
‘Helping Through Healing’: 2026 Lean Forward Veterans Summit
Courts, treatment providers, and community partners that help veterans are invited to this fall’s Lean Forward Veterans Summit, a statewide conference dedicated to improving services and support for justice-involved veterans.
The Veterans Summit will take place on Nov. 19 in Columbus and is free to attend. This year’ ... (full story)
Trial court not mistaken when instructing jury on self-defense
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The Supreme Court of Ohio Sept. 29 upheld the conviction of a Belmont County man who struck a neighbor’s home with a stray bullet while he was shooting at another man.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-1 that the trial court did not make a mistake when it omitted an instruction about transferred intent from its explanation to the ... (full story)
Longtime judge and virtual self-help centers receive awards for Excellence and innovation
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A longtime Perry County Municipal Court judge was presented with the Thomas J. Moyer Award for Judicial Excellence last week at the Ohio Judicial Conference annual meeting.
The Ohio State Bar Association presented the Moyer Award this year to retired Judge Dean Wilson. The bar association noted in an announcement that the award ... (full story)