The Supreme Court Ohio Annual Report

March 9
Feb. 19
April 1
Jan. 5
The Clerk’s Office begins accepting filing fee
payments and security deposits by credit card.
Jan. 12
Justices Evelyn Lundberg Stratton and
Maureen O’Connor are sworn-in during a
joint ceremony in the Courtroom (p. 14).
Feb. 6
The Supreme Court reduces planned
spending in fiscal year 2009 (p. 76).
Feb. 10
Four Supreme Court employees are
recognized with Professional Excellence
Awards (p. 26).
Feb. 19
The first African-American to serve on the
Supreme Court of Ohio, former Justice Robert
M. Duncan, delivers keynote remarks at the
Ohio Judicial Center during a Black History
Month Celebration.
Feb. 26
More than 400 prospective lawyers begin
taking the three-day Ohio Bar Exam.
March 4
The Court makes available a template to help
local courts with continuity of operations in
the face of an emergency or disaster.
March 9
The Court unveils a refresh of its Web site as
part of its ongoing efforts to use technology to
educate, engage and inform the public about
the Ohio judicial system.
March 20
A new 18-member Supreme Court task
force meets for the first time to review the
disciplinary process for lawyers and judges.
April 1
The Supreme Court hosts its first Forum on
the Law event (p. 16).
April 22
Court convenes in Columbiana County for the
Off-Site Court program.
April 24
The Court announces the first courts are
connected to the Ohio Courts Network.
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