As Judge Friedland approaches her retirement in January of 2019, she takes a look back on what she calls "a great job." Judge Freidland has spent 30 years on the Bench, and she ...

After nearly three decades on the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court bench, Judge Janet Burnside retires at the end of 2018. Judge Burnside discusses her career, the justice sys...

CCS Executive Director Paul Klodor discusses how the non-profit organization helps clients perform their court-ordered community service.

Judge Michael E. Jackson talks with host Darren Toms about the Veterans Treatment Court, which strives to successfully rehabilitate veterans by diverting them from the tradition...

It's the jobs of our dedicated staff of court reporters to maintain an accurate record of every hearing that takes place. Head Court Reporter Bruce Bishilany talks with host Dar...

Judge Nancy Margaret Russo talks about Re-Entry Court and how it helps inmates who are ready to transition back into society.

How are people chosen for jury duty? What happens when they arrive? And what are some the best excuses people have used to try and avoid service? On The Record host Darren Toms ...

Kathy Dugan, director of the Cuyahoga County Law Library, sits down with host Darren Toms to discuss the library's history and its role in the modern, electronic legal system.

The Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court hosts a number of mock trials during the year, the biggest being the Ohio Mock Trial District Competition, which is organized by the Cleve...

A conversation with Court’s TASC (Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime) Administrator Ronda Blaney. Community Outreach Coordinator Darren Toms and Ronda discuss the role of TA...

Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Psychiatric Clinic Interim Director Dr. Julian Dooley talks with Darren Toms about the clinic's role in the Court when it comes to assessing a...

Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court has it's own drug lab and runs hundreds of thousands of tests every year. Administrator Shannon Gray talks with Darren Toms about the lab and ...

Matthew Mennes of the Court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation) department, discusses how the program works and why it's a good option for a number of civil disputes.

Cuyahoga County Chief Magistrate Stephen Bucha III talks about the department with Community Outreach Coordinator Darren Toms.

Drug Court Judge David T. Matia discusses the specialized docket with Legal Support Coordinator Laura Creed. Judge Matia also talks about the opioid epidemic, how it is affectin...

MHDD Chair Judge Hollie Gallagher discusses the five-judge docket, how it operates, and why it's so important.

The Hon. Judge John J. Russo on the Court, his role as Administrative and Presiding Judge, and what the future holds for the Court.