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1968 - Modern Courts Amendment approved by Ohio voters allows the Supreme Court to adopt rules governing all Ohio courts, and declares all Supreme Court judges be called "justice".
1969 - Robert Duncan becomes the first African-American on the Supreme Court.
1974 - The Supreme Court moves into its former home in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower.
1977 - Office of Disciplinary Counsel created to investigate allegations of professional misconduct by attorneys and judges.
1979 - TV news cameras allowed in Ohio courtrooms for trials and hearings.
1987 - Court launches off-site court program. Twice a year court travels to towns across the state to hear and vote on actual cases.
2000 - Ohio Court Futures Commission issues recommendations on how Ohio courts can meet the challenges of the next 25 years.
2001 - Construction begins on the renovation of the new Ohio Judicial Center (formerly the Ohio Departments Building) located at 65 South Front Street.
2004 - Supreme Court moves into the Ohio Judicial Center on Feb. 17. This move marks the first time ever in Ohio's 200-year history that the judiciary is now housed separately from the other two branches, emphasizing its unique and independent role in state government.
See - Supreme Court justices 1950 - present
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