Structure of the Ohio Judicial System
Supreme Court Chief Justice and Six Justices Original jurisdiction in select cases; court of last resort on state constitutional questions and questions of public or great general interest; appeals from Board of Tax Appeals, Public Utilities Commission, and death penalty cases
Courts of Appeals 12 Courts, 66 Judges Three Judge Panels Original jurisdiction in select cases; appelate review of judgments of Common Pleas, Municipal, and County Courts; appeals from Board of Tax Appeals
Court of Claims Judges assigned by Supreme Court All suits against the state for personal injury, property damage, contract, and wrongful death; compensation for victims of crime; three judge panels upon request
Municipal Courts 118 Courts, 201 Judges Misdemeanor offences; traffic cases; civil actions up to $15,000 County Courts 47 Courts, 55 Judges Misdemeanor offences; traffic cases; civil actions up to $15,000 Courts of Common Pleas 88 Courts, 372 Judges General Division Civil and criminal cases; appeals from most administrative agencies Domestic Relations Division Divorces and dissolutions; support and custody of children Probate Division Probate, adoption, and mental illness cases Juvenile Division Offences involving minors; most paternity actions
Mayors Courts Approximately 428 Mayors Misdemeanor offences; traffic cases

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