OAM News

April 28, 2025: The Spring Conference at Sharonville was a big success. Thanks to those who participated in Bingo Night and who donated, we will present a check to “A Gathering Place” in Athens.

December 16, 2024 Suggested language for GAL Appointment and Custody Evaluation See link.

November 5, 2024 Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Superintendence to modify timelines for cases are out for comment until December 16, 2024.

October 4, 2024 There are proposed Amendments to the Rules of Superintendence which modify some probate forms out for comment until November 18, 2024.

September 6, 2024 Ken Roll awarded the Lifetime Award and Judge Jedlink was awarded the Judicial Award at the Fall Conference.

March 22, 2024 It is a busy time of year for the Association! We are compiling the Salary Survey, collecting dues and doing all of the preparation work for the Spring Conference. You can help by making sure that your dues have been paid, that your information on the website is correct and that your court has provided the salary information. We look forward to seeing a lot of you at the Spring Conference!

February 8, 2024 OAM’s Position on HB 272.

Read the letter that OAM submitted regarding the pending bill and share your opinion with your legislator.

The Honorable Michael McAllister receives Judicial Award.

President James Lyle presents the Judicial Award to The Honorable Michael McAllister at the 2023 Fall Conference. The Honorable Michael McAllister, Franklin County Municipal Court, previously served as a Magistrate and as Vice President of the Ohio Association of Magistrates. We are all proud of his successful election.

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1990 President Larry Smith Passes Away

August 25, 2019

We are sad to report that on June 4, 2019, OAM Past-President, and a member of the founding OAM Board, passed away at age 79. Larry was a General Trial Referee for the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court and Chief Legal counsel for the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations. Governor …

OAM Raises $1,515.00 for PBJ!

December 13, 2018

The 2018 Fall Conference Annual Volunteer Project raised $1,515.00 for PBJ Connections, a wonderful no-profit organization that provides equine therapy for at risk youth in the Central Ohio area. Holly Jedlicka, a board member of PBJ in pleased to accept the donation from OAM Board Member and Volunteer Project Coordinator, …

Tom Shutt Passes Away

December 4, 2018

On November 19, 2018, the OAM lost a great friend when Tom Shutt passed away at age 90. Tom served as OAM Administrator for over 2 decades and guided the Association through its extraordinary growth. The Association’s deepest sympathy extends to Tom’s wife, Sandy Clary, who also served as OAM …

2018 Fall Conference Award Winners

December 4, 2018

At the 2018 OAM Fall Conferences, the Association presented several special awards. OAM Administrator Mark Huberman was presented a Life Membership Award and Retired Magistrate Judy Fornof was presented the Annual Education Award. Receiving Judicial Awards were Judge Carla Baldwin of the Youngstown Municipal Court and Judges Ron Cable and …

Jamie Agnew Named New 6th District Representative

July 13, 2018

Magistrate Jamie Agnew of the Toledo Municipal Court was recently elected by the OAM Board to become the new 6th District Representative filling the vacancy created when Magistrate Donna Hanneman decided to step aside from her Board position after many years of distinguished service.