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Human trafficking survivors honored as graduates of court specialized docket
A recent ceremony celebrating 15 new graduates of a specialized docket in Franklin County Municipal Court showcased their stories and the crucial support from the court treatment teams.
The graduates completed a two-year specialized docket program called CATCH Court, which stands for “Creating Autonomy Through Collaborativ ... (full story)
Meet Akron Municipal Court Magistrate Brian Coffman
As a manager and consultant for several businesses, Portage County, Ohio native Brian Coffman helped grow and expand their services and increase sales.
But for Coffman, who has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ohio University, his foray into the business world was only temporary.
“I had been co ... (full story)
Juvenile court’s disputes with union must go to arbitration
Disputes regarding the two collective bargaining agreements between the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court’s Juvenile Division and its union employees must go to arbitration, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled Oct. 27osc .
In a unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court affirmed the Eighth District Court of Appeals decision that di ... (full story)
July Bar exam results from four testing locations released
For the first time, the Supreme Court of Ohio offered the Ohio Bar Examination in four locations across the state this summer, including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo. Results from the July bar exam were announced Oct. 16. Of the 1,011 aspiring attorneys who took the exam, 720 (71%) passed. A total of 828 examine ... (full story)
Supreme Court celebrates volunteers who welcome visitors
Volunteers spend many days throughout the year welcoming visitors to the Supreme Court of Ohio. At the annual volunteer luncheon, it was their turn to receive the welcome. This month, the 18 Supreme Court volunteer docents who greet thousands of visitors each year to the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center enjoyed an afternoon that ... (full story)