There are 589 Courts in Ohio, serving a population of 11,609,756 people in an area of 40,851 square miles. There is 1 Court per 19,710 people, and 1 Court per 69 square miles.
The state of Ohio is ranked 21st in Courts per capita, and 5th in Courts per square mile.
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Ohio Appellate Courts
Court Name: Ohio Court of Appeals, 10th District
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Columbus
Number of Judges: -
Court Name: Ohio Court of Appeals, 11th District
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Warren
Number of Judges: 5
Court Name: Ohio Court of Appeals, 12th District
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Middletown
Number of Judges: 5
Court Name: Ohio Court of Appeals, 1st District
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Cincinnati
Number of Judges: 6
Court Name: Ohio Court of Appeals, 2nd District
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Dayton
Number of Judges: 5
Court Name: Ohio Court of Appeals, 3rd District
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Lima
Number of Judges: 4
Court Name: Ohio Court of Appeals, 4th District
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Portsmouth
Number of Judges: 4
Court Name: Ohio Court of Appeals, 5th District
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Canton
Number of Judges: 6
Court Name: Ohio Court of Appeals, 6th District
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Toledo
Number of Judges: 5
Court Name: Ohio Court of Appeals, 7th District
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Youngstown
Number of Judges: 4
Court Name: Ohio Court of Appeals, 8th District
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Cleveland
Number of Judges: 12
Court Name: Ohio Court of Appeals, 9th District
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Akron
Number of Judges: 5
Court Name: Ohio Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Columbus
Number of Judges: 7
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County Court | State Legislation | County or Region of County Not Covered by Any Municipal Courts | 37 |
| Ohio Court of Claims | State Legislation | Statewide | - |
| Ohio Court of Common Pleas | Constitution | County | 394 |
| Ohio Mayors Court | State Legislation | Municipality | - |
| Ohio Municipal Court | State Legislation | Municipalities, Townships, or County | 214 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Community Courts | Local |
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Domestic Violence Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Re-Entry Courts | Local |
| Family Dependency Treatment Courts | Local |
| DWI Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | No |
| Residency Requirement | Qualified Elector |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 1 year |