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open court requirement in Ohio

9 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 2002–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Suttongreen
ohioctapp · 1979 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2008–2025
2 sentences

2025State v. Ramos, 2022-Ohio-886, ¶ 38 (3d Dist.), citing State v. Sutton, 64 Ohio App.2d 105, 107 (9th Dist.1979). {¶ 27} Given the circumstances of this case, we find the "open court" requirement was met.

2008See State v. Sutton , 64 Ohio App. 2d 105 , 107 (1979) ("While a hearing in chambers will, in our judgment, satisfy the open court requirement of both the rule and the statute, the lack of a hearing runs afoul of both.").

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State v. Ramosgreen
ohioctapp · 2022 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025State v. Ramos, 2022-Ohio-886, ¶ 38 (3d Dist.), citing State v. Sutton, 64 Ohio App.2d 105, 107 (9th Dist.1979). {¶ 27} Given the circumstances of this case, we find the "open court" requirement was met.

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State v. Phillips, Unpublished Decision (2-5-2004)green
ohioctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See, also, State v. Phillips, Cuyahoga App. No. 82886, 2004-Ohio-484 . {¶ 47} As to defendant's additional complaint that the waiver was not journalized prior to trial, this court has repeatedly held that strict compliance with R.C. 2945.05 is met upon filing the jury waiver; there is no rule pertaining to when the filing must occur.

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State v. Morrisgreen
ohioctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See State v. Morris (1982), 8 Ohio App.3d 12 , 14 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Lomax green
ohio · 2007
2 sentences

2017Id. {¶15} As to the open court requirement, the Supreme Court held, “to satisfy the ‘in open court’ requirement in R.C. 2945.05, there must be some evidence in the record that the defendant while in the courtroom and in the presence of counsel, if any, acknowledged the jury waiver to the trial court.” Id.

2017Id. {¶15} As to the open court requirement, the Supreme Court held, “to satisfy the ‘in open court’ requirement in R.C. 2945.05, there must be some evidence in the record that the defendant while in the courtroom and in the presence of counsel, if any, acknowledged the jury waiver to the trial court.” Id.

32010–2022
State v. Whitfield green
ohio · 2010
2 sentences

2014Considering that no one said or presented anything during the remand sentencing hearing to suggest that the trial court’s initial four-year sentence for the offense was not appropriate, we find it unremarkable that the trial court decided to impose a four-year sentence, which Barksdale had already served. {¶ 19} Finally, there is a suggestion at one point in Barksdale’s brief that: “[A]ny interpretation in the in-chambers discussion4 or in the open-court hearing that Barksdale’s trial attorney waived any review of the sentence – by stipulating to the 2009 hearing and four-[year] sentence – is

2014Considering that no one said or presented anything during the remand sentencing hearing to suggest that the trial court’s initial four-year sentence for the offense was not appropriate, we find it unremarkable that the trial court decided to impose a four-year sentence, which Barksdale had already served. {¶ 19} Finally, there is a suggestion at one point in Barksdale’s brief that: “[A]ny interpretation in the in-chambers discussion4 or in the open-court hearing that Barksdale’s trial attorney waived any review of the sentence – by stipulating to the 2009 hearing and four-[year] sentence – is

12014–2014
State v. Lane green
ohio · 1979
2 sentences

2010The First District Court of Appeals has recently pointed out that: ‘An open courtroom is necessary to preserve and support the fair administration of justice because it encourages witnesses to come forward and be heard by the public, discourages perjury by the witnesses, and ensures that the judge and prosecutor will carry out their duties properly.’ State v. Sanders (1998), 130 Ohio App.3d 92, 96-97 , 719 N.E.2d 619 , citing State v. Lane (1979), 60 Ohio St.2d 112 , 14 O.O.3d 342 , 397 N.E.2d 1338 .” (Emphasis added.). {¶ 57} In Lomax, the Supreme Court attempted “to clarify the meaning of th

2010The First District Court of Appeals has recently pointed out that: ‘An open courtroom is necessary to preserve and support the fair administration of justice because it encourages witnesses to come forward and be heard by the public, discourages perjury by the witnesses, and ensures that the judge and prosecutor will carry out their duties properly.’ State v. Sanders (1998), 130 Ohio App.3d 92, 96-97 , 719 N.E.2d 619 , citing State v. Lane (1979), 60 Ohio St.2d 112 , 14 O.O.3d 342 , 397 N.E.2d 1338 .” (Emphasis added.). {¶ 57} In Lomax, the Supreme Court attempted “to clarify the meaning of th

12010–2010
State v. Sanders green
ohioctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2010The First District Court of Appeals has recently pointed out that: ‘An open courtroom is necessary to preserve and support the fair administration of justice because it encourages witnesses to come forward and be heard by the public, discourages perjury by the witnesses, and ensures that the judge and prosecutor will carry out their duties properly.’ State v. Sanders (1998), 130 Ohio App.3d 92, 96-97 , 719 N.E.2d 619 , citing State v. Lane (1979), 60 Ohio St.2d 112 , 14 O.O.3d 342 , 397 N.E.2d 1338 .” (Emphasis added.). {¶ 57} In Lomax, the Supreme Court attempted “to clarify the meaning of th

2010The First District Court of Appeals has recently pointed out that: ‘An open courtroom is necessary to preserve and support the fair administration of justice because it encourages witnesses to come forward and be heard by the public, discourages perjury by the witnesses, and ensures that the judge and prosecutor will carry out their duties properly.’ State v. Sanders (1998), 130 Ohio App.3d 92, 96-97 , 719 N.E.2d 619 , citing State v. Lane (1979), 60 Ohio St.2d 112 , 14 O.O.3d 342 , 397 N.E.2d 1338 .” (Emphasis added.). {¶ 57} In Lomax, the Supreme Court attempted “to clarify the meaning of th

12010–2010
State v. Green green
ohio · 2000
2 sentences

2007Although he acknowledges that a trial court is not required to inform a defendant of all possible implications of waiver, State v. Green (2000), 90 Ohio St.3d 352, 367 , 738 N.E.2d 1208 , Lomax argues that the trial court did not inform him of anything.

2007Although he acknowledges that a trial court is not required to inform a defendant of all possible implications of waiver, State v. Green (2000), 90 Ohio St.3d 352, 367 , 738 N.E.2d 1208 , Lomax argues that the trial court did not inform him of anything.

12007–2007

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2945.05 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 13 (1955–2015) OH 9 (2002–2025) TX 7 (2006–2024) CA 6 (1972–2012) WA 4 (2015–2016) ND 4 (2005–2025) ID 4 (1990–2020) NJ 2 (2019–2019)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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