State v. Smith

This purported affidavit of disqualification was filed by Thomas Smith seeking the disqualification of Judge Thomas J. Pokorny from further proceedings in the above-styled case.

The purported affidavit sets forth facts alleging bias and prejudice on the part of Judge Pokorny and is signed by affiant, but it fails to contain the jurat of a notary public or other official authorized to administer an oath or affirmation.

R.C. 2701.03 authorizes a party or counsel to a party in a pending cause or matter to file an affidavit with the Clerk of the Supreme Court seeking disqualification of a judge of…