60 Ohio opinions name it 3 courts 1997–2026 11 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.
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J. D. B. v. North Carolinagreen2 sentences2024See United States v. Burden, 934 F.3d 675, 695 (D.C.Cir.2019) (holding a language barrier relevant to the custody inquiry based on “whether a reasonable officer would have been able to discern that the language limitations of a reasonable person in the suspect’s position would have contributed to that person’s not feeling free to leave”), quoting J.D.B. v. North Carolina, 564 U.S. 261, 275 , 131 S.Ct. 2394 , 180 L.Ed.2d 310 (2011). 2024See United States v. Burden, 934 F.3d 675, 695 (D.C.Cir.2019) (holding a language barrier relevant to the custody inquiry based on “whether a reasonable officer would have been able to discern that the language limitations of a reasonable person in the suspect’s position would have contributed to that person’s not feeling free to leave”), quoting J.D.B. v. North Carolina, 564 U.S. 261, 275 , 131 S.Ct. 2394 , 180 L.Ed.2d 310 (2011). | 2 | 6 |
In re Schmidtgreen2 sentences2018“Grandparents may also acquire legal rights through other means, such as filing a motion for temporary or permanent custody, which would then give them standing to intervene in a custody hearing.” Id., citing In re Schmidt, 25 Ohio St.3d 331, 336 (1986). 2016“Grandparents may also acquire legal rights through other means, such as filing a motion for temporary or permanent custody, which would then give them standing to intervene in a custody hearing.” Id., citing In re Schmidt, 25 Ohio St.3d 331, 336 (1986). | 2 | 5 |
Mathews v. Eldridgegreen2 sentences2019Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 333 , 96 S.Ct. 893 (1976), citing Armstrong v. Manzo, 380 U.S. 545, 552 , 85 S.Ct. 1187 (1965). 2019Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 333 , 96 S.Ct. 893 (1976), citing Armstrong v. Manzo, 380 U.S. 545, 552 , 85 S.Ct. 1187 (1965). | 1 | 2 |
J.P. v. T.H.green2 sentences2026J.P. v. T.H, 2016-Ohio-243, ¶ 25 (9th Dist.). {¶32} There is no evidence to support Appellant’s claim of “newly discovered evidence.” In its October 28, 2025 judgment, the trial court stated the following: By way of a summary, [Appellant] claims that she has discovered new evidence that could not have been discovered prior to the custody hearing through due diligence. 2026See J.P., 2016-Ohio-243, at ¶ 25 . | 1 | 1 |
In re Z.C.green1 sentence2025In re Z.C., 2023-Ohio-963, ¶ 28 (2d Dist.). {¶ 35} The choice of which defense to pursue at trial is a matter of trial strategy. | 1 | 1 |
In re S.D.green1 sentence2025See also In re S.D., 2023-Ohio-1645 (1st Dist.) (trial court erred in not taking additional evidence from an objecting party who did not receive notice of a custody hearing). {¶ 34} If an objecting party does not demonstrate that it could not have produced the new evidence with reasonable diligence, the trial court, in its discretion, may decide not to allow a defendant’s testimony when it was not offered during his case in chief. | 1 | 1 |
In Re Q.G.green1 sentence2025However, this court has held that a parent’s right to be present at a custody hearing is not absolute, finding: “While courts must ensure that due process is provided in parental termination proceedings, ‘a parent facing termination of parental rights must exhibit cooperation and must communicate with counsel and with the court in order to have standing to argue that due process was not followed in a termination proceeding.’” Id. at ¶ 20, citing id. at ¶ 10, and quoting In re Q.G., 2007-Ohio-1312, ¶ 12 (8th Dist.). | 1 | 1 |
In re A.T.V.green2 sentences2024In re A.T.V., 2015-Ohio-4782, ¶ 10-11 (2d Dist.). {¶ 6} We note too that Father raised three specific objections to the magistrate’s decision: (1) he claimed a denial of his right to cross-examine witnesses during the custody hearing; (2) he challenged the magistrate’s finding that a drug screen resulted in a positive test for several drugs; and (3) he alleged that “negative things” said during in- camera interviews were unsubstantiated. 2024In re A.T.V., 2015-Ohio-4782, ¶ 10-11 (2d Dist.). {¶ 6} We note too that Father raised three specific objections to the magistrate’s decision: (1) he claimed a denial of his right to cross-examine witnesses during the custody hearing; (2) he challenged the magistrate’s finding that a drug screen resulted in a positive test for several drugs; and (3) he alleged that “negative things” said during in- camera interviews were unsubstantiated. | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Jeong Seon Hangreen1 sentence2024United States v. Han, 199 F.Supp.3d 38, 52-54 (D.D.C.2016), citing J.D.B. v. North Carolina, 564 U.S. 261 , 275, 131 S.Ct. 2394 , 180 L.Ed.2d 310 (2011). | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Pheerayuth Burdengreen1 sentence2024See United States v. Burden, 934 F.3d 675, 695 (D.C.Cir.2019) (holding a language barrier relevant to the custody inquiry based on “whether a reasonable officer would have been able to discern that the language limitations of a reasonable person in the suspect’s position would have contributed to that person’s not feeling free to leave”), quoting J.D.B. v. North Carolina, 564 U.S. 261, 275 , 131 S.Ct. 2394 , 180 L.Ed.2d 310 (2011). | 1 | 1 |
Goldfuss v. Davidsongreen1 sentence2020See id. (incarcerated mother could not satisfy the high showing needed to establish plain error where she was represented by counsel at the custody hearing and failed to take 8 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS advantage of alternative means of participating in the hearing). | 1 | 1 |
| King v. Kinggreen | 1 | 1 |
| Culkar v. Village of Brooklyn Heightsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Baker v. Bakergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Pater v. Pater
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2 sentences2000Justice Resnick's dissent in Pater v. Pater (1992), 63 Ohio St.3d 393 , 403 , ably sums up the scenario in this case: It is the role of a trial judge at a custody hearing to consider all relevant factors, and then reach a decision. 1999In her opinion in Davis v. Flickinger, supra, Justice Lundberg Stratton cited with approval these observations of Justice Resnick's dissent in Pater v. Pater (1992), 63 Ohio St.3d 393 , 403 , 588 N.E.2d 794 , 802 : It is the role of a trial judge at a custody hearing to consider all relevant factors, and then reach a decision. | 4 | 1997–2009 |
Miranda v. Arizona
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2 sentences2023Thus, “so long as the child’s age was known to the officer at the time of police questioning, or would have been objectively apparent to a reasonable officer, its inclusion in the custody analysis is consistent with the objective nature of that test.” Id. at 277 . {¶15} If a suspect is subject to custodial interrogation, “[p]rior to questioning, the police must warn the suspect that he has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney, either retained or appointed.” (Internal quotations omit 2016The United States Supreme Court in remanding the case for a determination of custody, developed a reasonable juvenile standard holding: This case presents the question whether the age of a child subjected to police questioning is relevant to the custody analysis of Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966). | 3 | 2016–2023 |
Davis v. Flickinger
green
2 sentences2009"While a new marriage, alone usually does not constitute a sufficient change in circumstances, a new marriage that creates hostility by the residential parent and spouse toward the nonresidential parent, frustrating attempts at visitation, may be an unforeseen change in circumstances warranting further inquiry into the best interest of the child." In concluding their analysis, the court stated, "[i]n addition, the court could consider the change in circumstances created by the maturing of the child." Id. 3 {¶ 66} Most notably, however, the court emphasized, "[i]t is the role of a trial judge a 2001In Davis v. Flickinger (1997), 77 Ohio St.3d 415 , 420 , the court stated: "`It is the role of a trial judge at a custody hearing to consider all relevant factors, and then reach a decision. | 3 | 1999–2009 |
Berkemer v. McCarty
green
2 sentences2023Accordingly, a police officer's “unarticulated plan [to arrest a suspect] has no bearing on the question whether a suspect was ‘in custody’ at a particular time.” Berkemer v. McCarty, 468 U.S. 420, 442 , 82 L.Ed.2d 317 , 104 S.Ct. 3138 (1984). 2023Accordingly, a police officer's “unarticulated plan [to arrest a suspect] has no bearing on the question whether a suspect was ‘in custody’ at a particular time.” Berkemer v. McCarty, 468 U.S. 420, 442 , 82 L.Ed.2d 317 , 104 S.Ct. 3138 (1984). | 2 | 2019–2023 |
Stansbury v. California
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2 sentences2023Montgomery No. 28089, 2019-Ohio-889, ¶ 25 , as follows: The custody test is objective. “[T]he initial determination of custody depends upon the objective circumstances of the interrogation, not on the subjective views harbored by either the interrogating officers or the person being questioned.” Stansbury v. California, 511 U.S. 318, 323 , 114 S.Ct. 1526 , 128 L.Ed.2d 293 (1994). 2023Montgomery No. 28089, 2019-Ohio-889, ¶ 25 , as follows: The custody test is objective. “[T]he initial determination of custody depends upon the objective circumstances of the interrogation, not on the subjective views harbored by either the interrogating officers or the person being questioned.” Stansbury v. California, 511 U.S. 318, 323 , 114 S.Ct. 1526 , 128 L.Ed.2d 293 (1994). | 2 | 2019–2023 |
In re C.G.
green
2 sentences2019Summit No. 26506, 2012-Ohio-5999, ¶ 19 , citing In re J.S., 9th Dist. 2015Summit No. 26506, 2012-Ohio-5999, ¶ 19 , citing In re J.S., 9th Dist. | 2 | 2015–2019 |
In re Whitaker
green
2 sentences2018“Grandparents may also acquire legal rights through other means, such as filing a motion for temporary or permanent custody, which would then give them standing to intervene in a custody hearing.” Id., citing In re Schmidt, 25 Ohio St.3d 331, 336 (1986). 2016“Grandparents may also acquire legal rights through other means, such as filing a motion for temporary or permanent custody, which would then give them standing to intervene in a custody hearing.” Id., citing In re Schmidt, 25 Ohio St.3d 331, 336 (1986). | 2 | 2016–2018 |
Knapp v. Edwards Laboratories
green
2 sentences2013Although appellant requested a transcript of the proceedings, the court reporter filed an affidavit in which he alleged that he could not transcribe the proceedings due to a malfunction in the recording. {¶ 10} App.R. 9(C) specifies the procedure an appellant may follow when a transcript is unavailable: “If no recording of the proceedings was made, if a transcript is unavailable, or if a recording was made but is no longer available for transcription, the appellant may prepare a statement of the evidence or proceedings from the best available Washington App. No. 13CA3 7 means, including the ap 2013Although appellant requested a transcript of the proceedings, the court reporter filed an affidavit in which he alleged that he could not transcribe the proceedings due to a malfunction in the recording. {¶ 10} App.R. 9(C) specifies the procedure an appellant may follow when a transcript is unavailable: “If no recording of the proceedings was made, if a transcript is unavailable, or if a recording was made but is no longer available for transcription, the appellant may prepare a statement of the evidence or proceedings from the best available Washington App. No. 13CA3 7 means, including the ap | 2 | 2007–2013 |
In Re Calvert Children, Unpublished Decision (10-24-2005)
neutral
1 sentence2024McKenzie at 4.” In re Calvert Children, 2005-Ohio-5653, ¶ 74 . {¶21} Mother did obtain employment and stable housing, though only months before the custody hearing. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
In re A.B.
green
1 sentence2023Brown No. CA2016-11-021, 2017-Ohio-5776, ¶ 25-26 ; In re Bouska, 5th Dist. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
State v. Cottrell
neutral
1 sentence2023Montgomery No. 28089, 2019-Ohio-889, ¶ 25 , as follows: The custody test is objective. “[T]he initial determination of custody depends upon the objective circumstances of the interrogation, not on the subjective views harbored by either the interrogating officers or the person being questioned.” Stansbury v. California, 511 U.S. 318, 323 , 114 S.Ct. 1526 , 128 L.Ed.2d 293 (1994). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
State v. Barker (Slip Opinion)
green
2 sentences2023Thus, “so long as the child’s age was known to the officer at the time of police questioning, or would have been objectively apparent to a reasonable officer, its inclusion in the custody analysis is consistent with the objective nature of that test.” Id. at 277 . {¶15} If a suspect is subject to custodial interrogation, “[p]rior to questioning, the police must warn the suspect that he has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney, either retained or appointed.” (Internal quotations omit 2023Thus, “so long as the child’s age was known to the officer at the time of police questioning, or would have been objectively apparent to a reasonable officer, its inclusion in the custody analysis is consistent with the objective nature of that test.” Id. at 277 . {¶15} If a suspect is subject to custodial interrogation, “[p]rior to questioning, the police must warn the suspect that he has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney, either retained or appointed.” (Internal quotations omit | 1 | 2023–2023 |
In re A.S.
green
1 sentence2021Hamilton No. C- 180056, 2019-Ohio-2359, ¶ 20 . {¶40} The trial court did not violate Whitesed’s constitutional rights when it determined that the magistrate properly proceeded ex parte with the custody hearing. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
In re E.B.
neutral
1 sentence2021No. 2011 CA 13, 2012-Ohio-2231, ¶ 34 . {¶ 56} Moreover, even if we were to conclude that counsel's performance was deficient in failing to object to Schilling's testimony about the positive drug screens, S.E. has not satisfied her burden of demonstrating a reasonable probability that, but for her counsel's errors, the result of the custody hearing would have been different. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Holman v. Keegan
green
2 sentences2020Holman v. Keegan, 139 Ohio App.3d 911, 918 , 746 N.E.2d 209 (6th Dist.2000). {¶ 27} We previously found the denial of a continuance proper in a custody hearing where “the reason for the request” was “in the hands of the party requesting a continuance.” T.M. v. J.H., 6th Dist. 2020Holman v. Keegan, 139 Ohio App.3d 911, 918 , 746 N.E.2d 209 (6th Dist.2000). {¶ 27} We previously found the denial of a continuance proper in a custody hearing where “the reason for the request” was “in the hands of the party requesting a continuance.” T.M. v. J.H., 6th Dist. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Morrison v. Robinson
green
1 sentence2020Fayette No. CA2012-06-019, 2013-Ohio-453, ¶ 26 . {¶ 16} At the custody hearing, the juvenile court first heard testimony from Mother, who testified that she could adequately provide for the Children if she was awarded legal custody. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Armstrong v. Manzo
green
2 sentences2019Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 333 , 96 S.Ct. 893 (1976), citing Armstrong v. Manzo, 380 U.S. 545, 552 , 85 S.Ct. 1187 (1965). 2019Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 333 , 96 S.Ct. 893 (1976), citing Armstrong v. Manzo, 380 U.S. 545, 552 , 85 S.Ct. 1187 (1965). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Oregon v. Mathiason
green
2 sentences2019In determining whether an individual was in custody, “the ultimate inquiry is simply whether there [was] a ‘formal arrest or a restraint on movement’ of the degree associated with a formal arrest.” California v. Beheler, 463 U.S. 1121, 1125 , 103 S.Ct. 3517 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1275 (1983), quoting Oregon v. Mathiason, 429 U.S. 492 , -14- 495, 50 L.Ed.2d 714 , 97 S.Ct. 711 (1977). {¶ 25} The custody test is objective. “[T]he initial determination of custody depends upon the objective circumstances of the interrogation, not on the subjective views harbored by either the interrogating officers or the pe 2019In determining whether an individual was in custody, “the ultimate inquiry is simply whether there [was] a ‘formal arrest or a restraint on movement’ of the degree associated with a formal arrest.” California v. Beheler, 463 U.S. 1121, 1125 , 103 S.Ct. 3517 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1275 (1983), quoting Oregon v. Mathiason, 429 U.S. 492 , -14- 495, 50 L.Ed.2d 714 , 97 S.Ct. 711 (1977). {¶ 25} The custody test is objective. “[T]he initial determination of custody depends upon the objective circumstances of the interrogation, not on the subjective views harbored by either the interrogating officers or the pe | 1 | 2019–2019 |
California v. Beheler
green
2 sentences2019In determining whether an individual was in custody, “the ultimate inquiry is simply whether there [was] a ‘formal arrest or a restraint on movement’ of the degree associated with a formal arrest.” California v. Beheler, 463 U.S. 1121, 1125 , 103 S.Ct. 3517 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1275 (1983), quoting Oregon v. Mathiason, 429 U.S. 492 , -14- 495, 50 L.Ed.2d 714 , 97 S.Ct. 711 (1977). {¶ 25} The custody test is objective. “[T]he initial determination of custody depends upon the objective circumstances of the interrogation, not on the subjective views harbored by either the interrogating officers or the pe 2019In determining whether an individual was in custody, “the ultimate inquiry is simply whether there [was] a ‘formal arrest or a restraint on movement’ of the degree associated with a formal arrest.” California v. Beheler, 463 U.S. 1121, 1125 , 103 S.Ct. 3517 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1275 (1983), quoting Oregon v. Mathiason, 429 U.S. 492 , -14- 495, 50 L.Ed.2d 714 , 97 S.Ct. 711 (1977). {¶ 25} The custody test is objective. “[T]he initial determination of custody depends upon the objective circumstances of the interrogation, not on the subjective views harbored by either the interrogating officers or the pe | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| In re H.W. green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| In re C.S. green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| In re E.W. neutral | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| In re Adams green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| State v. Carovillano, Unpublished Decision (10-12-2007) green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Matuszewski v. Pancoast green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Yarborough v. Alvarado green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Lowry v. Lowry green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| In re C.R. green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Talley v. Warner neutral | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| In Re Awkal green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Perales v. Nino green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| Reynolds v. Goll green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| Reynolds v. Ross County Children's Services Agency green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Gaskins v. Shiplevy green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Santosky v. Kramer green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| In re Hoffman green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| In re Estate of George neutral | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| Jones v. Lucas County Children Services Board green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| In Re Wingo green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| Evans v. Ohio State University green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
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.
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.