In re Disqualification of Solovan

Citations

• 2003 Ohio 5483
• 100 Ohio St. 3d 1238

Syllabus

Judges - Affidavit of disqualification - Alleged victims of defendant's criminal acts are deputy sheriffs who provide security at the courthouse - Judge's professional relationship with members of sheriff's department does not support allegations of bias or prejudice - Friendship or personal relationship with potential witness does not mandate disqualification - Chief Justice does not have authority to rule upon the disqualification of a prosecuting attorney.