Ohio, pleaded in January to enticing a minor under 16 — sexual purpose. He faced up to five years in prison for the Class D felony. As part of the plea agreement, 6th Judicial District Judge Ian ...

Portage County Probate/Juvenile Judge Patricia Smith has been appointed to serve on a state-level advisory board. Smith will serve on the Supreme Court of Ohio Advisory Committee on Children and ...

who was appointed to the bench by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. Zoz, 45, will assume office on March 31, finishing out the remainder of the term for the recently retired Judge Joyce Campbell. Judicial ...

The city of Jackson is moving forward with the sale of the historic Hayes Hotel, despite opposition ... Jackson Circuit Court Judge Richard LaFlamme denied a request for a preliminary injunction.

WASHINGTON — A Republican senator is investigating what he calls an “absolute abuse of power” by Ohio judges who have barred Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests on courthouse ...

The award recognizes Ballinger's two decades of service, her commitment to justice and her compassion for those in her courtroom. Beyond her judicial duties, Ballinger is recognized for co ...

How can judges be removed from office in Ohio? In Ohio, there are two ways a judge, who is an elected official, can be removed from office. The Ohio General Assembly can impeach a judge or pass a ...

Before becoming a judge, Green worked as an assistant Franklin County prosecutor and for the Ohio Supreme Court. Green began his judicial career after being appointed by Gov. George Voinovich in ...