Ohio Court of Claims

Administration of JusticeOhio, United States11-50 Employees

The Ohio Court of Claims is a state-level court based in Columbus, Ohio, that adjudicates monetary claims against the state and handles appeals from Attorney General decisions related to the Victims of Crime Compensation Program. Since 2016, under Senate Bill 321, it also oversees public records claims, directing these disputes toward mediation to resolve access issues between citizens and government entities. The court's jurisdiction extends to actions involving the General Assembly, state executive offices, departments, boards, and state higher education institutions.

Typical matters filed include contract disputes, property damage, personal injury, issues of immunity for state officers and employees, employment discrimination, wrongful imprisonment, and denials of public records requests. Positioned within the administration of justice, it serves as a specialized forum for disputes involving state entities and their interactions with the public. As a small government agency operating in Columbus, it provides a focused venue for claims and related appeals against the state.

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