OhioStruthers Municipal Court judge would serve full time through 2029
If enacted, the Struthers Municipal Court judge elected in 2023 would serve full time once the section takes effect, with the duties and limits of that job.
What it does
Once the section takes effect, the Struthers judge elected in 2023 would serve full time, with full-time duties and limits, through December 31, 2029. Voters would elect a full-time judge in 2029.
Argument forA full-time judge could have more time for court work, which may help people with cases in Struthers.
Argument againstA full-time judgeship might be harder for someone with another job to take, which could limit who can serve.
More detail
The Struthers Municipal Court judge elected in 2023 would serve full time, and voters would elect one full-time judge in 2029. These provisions cover one judgeship at the Struthers Municipal Court. The judge elected in 2023 would have to carry out full-time municipal judge duties and follow legal restrictions for that job. The judge elected in 2023 would begin full-time service when the section takes effect and serve until that judge's term ends on December 31, 2029.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 29IntroducedIntroduced
Criminal JusticeGovernment & Ethics