Appellate Districts
Parties wishing to appeal a final judgment from a lower court may generally file in the appropriate appellate district. The state can generally only appeal the decision of the lower court in civil matters. Ohio has 12 appellate districts that each contain a court of appeals. Courts of appeals consist of multi-judge panels. Appellate districts are based on the county in which the lower court is located. Some useful rules and statutes governing appeals in Ohio may include:
Supreme Court Jurisdiction and Authority
Parties may generally file an appeal of an appellate district court’s decision with the Ohio Supreme Court. Depending on the nature of the case, the Ohio Supreme Court may either be required to hear the appeal or choose or decline to hear it. The Ohio Supreme Court consists of a seven judge panel, including the chief justice, and hears cases from all 12 appellate districts.
Parties wishing to appeal a final judgment from a lower court may generally file in the appropriate appellate district. The state can generally only appeal the decision of the lower court in civil matters. Ohio has 12 appellate districts that each contain a court of appeals. Courts of appeals consist of multi-judge panels. Appellate districts are based on the county in which the lower court is located. Some useful rules and statutes governing appeals in Ohio may include:
- Chapter 2505 of the Ohio Revised Code governs appeals, and provides definitions and information about who may appeal and under what circumstances.
- Ohio Rules of Appellate Procedure
- Rules for the First Appellate District of Ohio (Hamilton County):
- Rules for the Twelfth Appellate District of Ohio (Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Madison, Preble and Warren Counties):
Supreme Court Jurisdiction and Authority
Parties may generally file an appeal of an appellate district court’s decision with the Ohio Supreme Court. Depending on the nature of the case, the Ohio Supreme Court may either be required to hear the appeal or choose or decline to hear it. The Ohio Supreme Court consists of a seven judge panel, including the chief justice, and hears cases from all 12 appellate districts.
- Information on Ohio Supreme Court jurisdiction and authority to hear cases.
- Pro Se Guide to filing an appeal in the Supreme Court of Ohio
- Supreme Court Practice FAQ
- Guide for Counsel Presenting Oral Arguments before the Supreme Court
