The Ohio Supreme Court is the highest state court and consists of seven justices, one of whom is the chief justice. The Supreme Court hears appeals of decisions from the courts of appeals, as well as from certain administrative agencies, such as the Board of Tax Appeals and the Public Utilities Commission.

In the Ohio Constitution, the Supreme Court is given authority to invalidate legislation or executive actions that, in the Court’s considered judgment, conflict with the Constitution. It is the highest court to which one can appeal concerning interpretation of the law of Ohio, and decides whether the law has been correctly applied and interpreted. It is not, however, a policy-making body.

Supreme Court justices are elected directly, to six-year terms, and appear on the general election ballot as non-partisan candidates. The Supreme Court itself sets the rules and guidelines by which candidates for the judiciary must abide. These rules are set forth in Canon 7 of the Code of Judicial Conduct.

The Supreme Court also exercises general supervision over all state courts and has exclusive authority to regulate all matters relating to the practice of law.





Learn More:

• Meet the Ohio Supreme Court Justices
• How the Ohio Supreme Court Affects You
• Evaluating the Justices & the Court
• Ohio’s Courts of Appeals


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