MCBA Headquarters
114 E. Front St.
Youngstown, OH 44503
330-746-2933

New Feature!

Classified Ads

The MCBA will begin posting Classifieds on its website. Email Linda Pregi or contact our office at 330-746-2933 for more details.

Welcome to the MCBA                                Last updated   03/5/13

MAHONING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

LAW DAY LUNCHEON


WHEN:
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

WHERE:
Mt. Carmel Hall

TIME:
l2:00 noon

COST: $20.00 per person

“REALIZING THE DREAM: EQUALITY FOR ALL”

STUDENTS FROM AREA HIGH SCHOOLS WILL BE HONORED GUESTS AT THE LUNCHEON

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Honorable Nathaniel R. Jones

Click here to download flyer

-----------------------------------------------------

Court Consolidation Recommendation Process


As many of you know, your Bar Association has taken the lead in promoting consideration of, and implementation of a plan, regarding the future of our municipal and county courts. Although the topic has been discussed for many years, our latest effort began in 2009 when we were contacted by Chief Justice Moyer and asked to join in a meeting regarding these issues. Scott Cochran was then President, and the decision whether to participate was discussed at length at Trustee Meetings. It was agreed that the Membership should be polled regarding their thoughts on consolidation and whether the Bar Association should become involved. Those responding were in favor of consolidation and supportive of the Association becoming involved. The Trustees agreed.

Our constitutions lists, as part of our purpose: “promoting reforms in law and facilitating the administration of justice” so we felt we were not acting outside of the scope of our charge. We struggled with whether this was a political issue that should be avoided or whether we had an obligation to take the lead since we were in the best position to do so. We concluded: “if not us, then who?” This decision to move forward was reinforced last spring when Chief Justice O’Connor met with local judges and officials and made it clear that decisions of this nature would not be made by the Supreme Court and should be left to local control.

A grant was obtained for an independent study by the State Justice Institute. Their report was released in 2010 and made many recommendations regarding County Court Consolidation. We then formed a committee to involve as many interested parties as possible to continue a dialogue regarding the plan and make suggestions for implementation to the Trustees. This is an ongoing process. Meetings are scheduled for the discussion of a number of topics and agendas are circulated to those who expressed an interest and others. It is our intention to hear all sides of the issues before making recommendations. The recent announcement regarding the number of judges needed for efficient operation of Youngstown Municipal Court was the first of our recommendations.

If you have thoughts, concerns, or issues you would like to share please come to the scheduled meetings and participate. If you can’t make the meetings please provide your comments to the committee, which consists of our three immediate past presidents, Rob Ruse, Michael Harlan, and Scott Cochran. The meeting schedules and topics will be posted on our website and in the Daily Legal News on Thursdays.

 

-----------------------------------------------

AGENDA FOR MAHONING COUNTY COURT
CONSOLIDATION COMMITTEE

November 16, 2012 Facilities & Staffing Western Division

November 30, 2012 Facilities & Staffing WD (continuation)

December 14, 2012 Facilities & Staffing Sebring

December 28, 2012 Facilities & Staffing Judicial Attrition

January 11, 2013 Facilities & Staffing Clerk of Courts

January 25, 2013 Facilities & Staffing Prosecutor's Office

February 8, 2013 Sheriff and Police Departments

February 22, 2013 Facilities & Staffing Probation Departments

March 8, 2013 Facilities & Staffing Specialty Courts

March 22, 2013 Facilities & Staffing Civil Docket

Click here to download the detail agenda

-----------------------------------------------

 


114 E. Front St., Suite 100    Youngstown, OH 44503    PH: 330-746-2933    FAX: 330-746-7101
Copyright © 2006 The Mahoning County Bar Association - All Rights Reserved