Browse 10 writ of mandamus cases decided by Ohio Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Ohio Supreme Court: Sheriff can redact body camera footage
State ex rel. Bates v. Copley, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on April 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision, holding that a county she...
Ohio Supreme Court Denies Mandamus Against County Auditor
State ex rel. Harris v. Watson, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a county auditor could be compelled t...
Prosecutor's discretion in seeking death penalty not subject to mandamus
State ex rel. Castellon v. Swallow, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on December 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a writ of mandamus was appropriat...
Clerk not required to file writ without filing fee
State ex rel. Gault v. Medina Cty. Court of Common Pleas Clerk, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on October 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a coun...
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Inmate's Medical Care Lawsuit
State ex rel. Hawkins v. Frederick, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on October 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a forme...
Inmate's due process claim moot after release from prison
State ex rel. Martre v. Reed, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on October 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a former inmate...
Ohio Supreme Court: Executive Sessions for Personnel Matters Upheld
State ex rel. Springfield City School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Hamilton, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on September 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed a lower c...
Auditor Not Compelled to Act Beyond Statutory Authority
State ex rel. Conomy v. Fuller, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on September 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a county auditor could be compelled ...
Ohio Supreme Court: Prosecutor's office can withhold internal disciplinary records
State ex rel. Jackson v. McNamara, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a county prosecutor's office could b...
Board of Elections Lacks Authority to Remove Certified Candidate
State ex rel. Elmore v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Elections, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on July 23, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a county board of...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 10 writ of mandamus cases from Ohio Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 9, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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