State ex rel. Shubert v. Breaux

Citations

• 2024 Ohio 2491

Syllabus

Mandamus—Prohibition—Common pleas court judge's orders sealing documents in a criminal case were not supported by clear and convincing evidence and did not discuss whether less restrictive means of limiting public access were considered—Writ of prohibition granted barring judge from enforcing sealing orders—Writ of mandamus granted ordering judge to vacate sealing orders and to conduct a proper review of the documents sought to be restricted under Sup.R. 44 and 45—Motion to strike judge's motion to dismiss granted.