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Local Court Manager Receives National Certification

Julie Kahrs Nessler, Court Administrator of the First District Court of Appeals, recently graduated from the nationally recognized Court Management Program of the Institute of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). The NCSC is a non-profit organization and central resource for state courts that aims to promote the rule of law and improve the …

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First District Court of Appeals to Host CLE Event at the University of Cincinnati

On December 6, 2024, the First District Court of Appeals, in partnership with the University of Cincinnati College of Law, is offering a half day CLE at no cost to attendees. The in-person only event will take place at the University of Cincinnati College of Law and is open to local attorneys. Attendees can receive …

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Students and Interns Visit The First District Court of Appeals

On Monday, June 10, approximately 60 students and interns visited the First District Court of Appeals. Those in attendance were from a variety of organizations, including the City Solicitor’s Office, the Southern District of Ohio, Hamilton County Juvenile Court, Hamilton County Municipal Court, Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office, the Hamilton County Self-Help Center, the Ohio …

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Judge Jennifer Kinsley Attends Restorative Practices Think Tank

On Saturday, March 23rd, Judge Jennifer Kinsely attended a restorative practices Think Tank hosted by Community and Restorative Justice-Covington. The event brought scholars, court and agency leaders, and front-line workers together to discuss how to bring more restorative practices to the courts and communities of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Restorative practices aim to transform relationships …

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First District Court of Appeals Releases Third Annual Report

The First District Court of Appeals recently released an Annual Report for 2023 which details improvements made to operations, access to the Court and technology. In addition to providing comparative data on incoming cases, clearance rates, and more, the 2023 Annual Report also details some of the many ways the Court has engaged with the …

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