The Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court has been awarded a $30 million grant to build a 32-bed community correctional facility for young people who have committed felony-level offenses. The new facility will keep juveniles closer to their families and communities, which is crucial for successful rehabilitation and reducing future offenses.

   

Sign up for the Sunshine Laws Training – Virtual Webinar held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. This free, three-hour session, hosted by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, covers Ohio’s Public Records Act and Open Meetings laws. It fulfills the legal training requirement under Ohio Rev. Code § 109.43(B) for elected officials and offers 3.0 general CLE hours for Ohio attorneys. To receive credit, participants must attend the full 195 minutes. Group viewing is not permitted—each person must register and log in individually using their unique email. The training will be held via Microsoft Teams, with access details provided upon registration.

   

The Supreme Court of Ohio has unveiled its Women in Law exhibit at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, celebrating the trailblazing women who have shaped the state’s legal history. The exhibit highlights the achievements of women who broke barriers in the legal field, including the first admitted female attorneys, early judges, and leaders in the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The Women in Law exhibit is part of the America 250 celebration and supported by the Ohio State Bar Foundation. It is open to the public, and for more information or to schedule a tour, please contact the Civic Education Office at CourtTours@sc.ohio.gov or call 614.387.9223

   

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, August 26 designed to cut federal funds from jurisdictions that have adopted cashless bail policies. The order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to compile a list of such jurisdictions within 30 days, with the goal of identifying which federal funds can be terminated. While supporters of cashless bail contend it creates a more equitable justice system by not penalizing poverty, opponents, including the Trump administration, argue that it jeopardizes public safety. The impact of these policies on crime is debated, with some studies finding that bail reform has had no statistical impact on crime rates.

   

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Pat Fischer withdrew from the race to challenge Justice Jennifer Brunner. His decision followed a vote by a state GOP screening panel that recommended endorsing a different candidate. Fischer, who is 67, would have been able to stay on the court for an extra four years if he had won the 2026 election, as he faces mandatory retirement when his current term expires in 2028. Under the Ohio constitution, individuals 70 or older are ineligible to run for a judicial office. Fischer stated that he had promised to withdraw his candidacy if he failed to get the committee's recommendation.