What is the question presented in Glen Campbell, Petitioner v. Ohio?

Whether Ohio can prevent appellate courts from reviewing a sentence of life without parole imposed for murder.

When did the Supreme Court decide Glen Campbell, Petitioner v. Ohio?

The Supreme Court decided Glen Campbell, Petitioner v. Ohio on March 19, 2018.

No. 17-6232October Term 2017Decided Mar 19, 2018

Docket 17-6232October Term 2017 (2017–2018)

from the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Cuyahoga County.

Case Accepted

Arguments

Decision ReleasedMar 19, 2018

What it's about: from the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Cuyahoga County.
Question presented
Whether Ohio can prevent appellate courts from reviewing a sentence of life without parole imposed for murder.
Case path: Court of Appeals of Ohio, Cuyahoga County / Decision released Mar 19, 2018
Area: Decided Supreme Court case

Decided March 19, 2018

The Court released its decision on March 19, 2018 without hearing oral argument.

Grounding: Primary-source trail available.
Note: Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
Checked: Jul 3, 2026
Method: Methodology

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