judicial process error in Ohio

2026“Indeed, the plain error doctrine implicates errors in the judicial process where the error is clearly apparent on the face of the record and is prejudicial to the appellant.” Skydive Columbus Ohio, LLC v. Litter, 2010-Ohio-3325 , ¶ 13 (10th Dist.), citing Reichert v. Ingersoll, 18 Ohio St.3d 220, 223 (1985). {¶ 82} For an appellate court to reverse a judgment under a plain-error analysis, the appellant must show that “but for a plain or obvious error, the outcome of the proceeding would have been otherwise, and reversal must be necessary to correct a manifest miscarriage of justice.” State v.

2026“Indeed, the plain error doctrine implicates errors in the judicial process where the error is clearly apparent on the face of the record and is prejudicial to the appellant.” Skydive Columbus Ohio, LLC v. Litter, 2010-Ohio-3325 , ¶ 13 (10th Dist.), citing Reichert v. Ingersoll, 18 Ohio St.3d 220, 223 (1985).

2026“Indeed, the plain error doctrine implicates errors in the judicial process where the error is clearly apparent on the face of the record and is prejudicial to the appellant.” Skydive Columbus Ohio, LLC, v. Litter, 2010-Ohio-3325 , ¶ 13 (10th Dist.), citing Reichert v. Ingersoll, 18 Ohio St.3d 220, 223 (1985). “ ‘Plain error does not exist unless it can be said that but for the error, the outcome of the trial would clearly have been otherwise.’ ” In re C.M., 2008-Ohio-2977, ¶ 50 (10th Dist.), quoting State v. Moreland, 50 Ohio St.3d 58, 62 (1990).

2020“Plain error does not exist unless it can be said that but for the error, the outcome of the trial would clearly have been otherwise.” In re C.M., 10th Dist. [Franklin] No. 07AP-933, 2008-Ohio-2977, ¶ 50 , quoting State v. Moreland, 50 Ohio St.3d 58, 62 , 552 N.E.2d 894 (1990).

2026“Indeed, the plain error doctrine implicates errors in the judicial process where the error is clearly apparent on the face of the record and is prejudicial to the appellant.” Skydive Columbus Ohio, LLC, v. Litter, 2010-Ohio-3325 , ¶ 13 (10th Dist.), citing Reichert v. Ingersoll, 18 Ohio St.3d 220, 223 (1985). “ ‘Plain error does not exist unless it can be said that but for the error, the outcome of the trial would clearly have been otherwise.’ ” In re C.M., 2008-Ohio-2977, ¶ 50 (10th Dist.), quoting State v. Moreland, 50 Ohio St.3d 58, 62 (1990).

2020“Plain error does not exist unless it can be said that but for the error, the outcome of the trial would clearly have been otherwise.” In re C.M., 10th Dist. [Franklin] No. 07AP-933, 2008-Ohio-2977, ¶ 50 , quoting State v. Moreland, 50 Ohio St.3d 58, 62 , 552 N.E.2d 894 (1990).

2026See also United States v. Olano, 507 U.S. 725, 731-732 (1993) (To show plain error, there must be an error, that is plain, which affects substantial rights, and seriously affects the fairness, integrity or public reputation of judicial proceedings.).

2026“Because parental rights determinations are difficult to make and appellate courts accord wide latitude to the trial court’s consideration of evidence in these cases, ‘[p]lain error is particularly difficult to establish.’ ” Faulks v. Flynn, 2014-Ohio-1610, ¶ 20 (4th Dist.), quoting Robinette v. Bryant, 2013-Ohio-2889, ¶ 28 (4th Dist.). {¶ 10} Here, we find no plain error in the judgment of the trial court to allow S.L. to claim K.L. for tax benefits.

2026“Because parental rights determinations are difficult to make and appellate courts accord wide latitude to the trial court’s consideration of evidence in these cases, ‘[p]lain error is particularly difficult to establish.’ ” Faulks v. Flynn, 2014-Ohio-1610, ¶ 20 (4th Dist.), quoting Robinette v. Bryant, 2013-Ohio-2889, ¶ 28 (4th Dist.). {¶ 10} Here, we find no plain error in the judgment of the trial court to allow S.L. to claim K.L. for tax benefits.