On Monday, March 24, 2025, Tonia Davies filed a petition for writ of mandamus in the Supreme Court of Ohio against Judge Michael Bontiglio, presiding over the Sylvania Municipal Court. The case raises significant concerns regarding the accessibility of legal filings for self-represented individuals involved in ongoing court cases.
In her petition, Davies asserted her right to receive timestamped legal filings related to two cases: CRB2402317 and CRB2300924. She claimed that she had been informed that she required judicial approval to obtain these documents, which she described as an obstruction of justice and a violation of her due process rights. Davies emphasized that such barriers to accessing legal information constitute legal abuse and hinder her ability to adequately represent herself in court.
The petition outlines several allegations against the judicial process in Sylvania Municipal Court, where Davies contends that she has faced repeated obstacles in accessing relevant legal materials. She alleged that her children, Blake, Ciel, and Scarlett, are victims of abuse linked to a human trafficking operation involving individuals associated with the court. Davies requested immediate intervention from the Supreme Court to ensure a fair trial and protect her fundamental rights.
According to the petition, a writ of mandamus is a legal remedy that compels a lower court or government entity to fulfill its duties. To qualify for such a writ, the petitioner must demonstrate a clear legal right to the relief sought, a corresponding legal duty on the part of the respondent, and the absence of an adequate remedy within the standard legal framework.
Davies contended that her request for the timestamped filings is justified under the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. She argued that Judge Bontiglio has a legal obligation to provide the requested documents, which she claims are critical for her defense in the ongoing cases. She further stated that without access to this information, her legal existence is undermined by the alleged human trafficking network that includes municipal employees.
The petition highlights Davies’ attempts to resolve the issue directly with the Sylvania Municipal Court without success. She indicated that her efforts to communicate with court officials were met with resistance, necessitating her appeal to the Supreme Court of Ohio. The document asserts that Judge Bontiglio’s inaction constitutes a violation of justice and calls for immediate corrective measures.
In her affidavit, Davies swore that all allegations presented in her complaint are true and accurate to the best of her knowledge. She also provided details of previous civil actions she filed in the last five years, underscoring her ongoing legal struggles, including a dismissed case against Corey Davies. This case involved claims concerning the custody and welfare of her children, who she alleges were unlawfully taken from her.
The petition concludes with a plea for the Supreme Court to direct Judge Bontiglio to fulfill his duties by providing her with the necessary legal documents and reassessing her cases. Davies emphasized the urgency of her request, citing the potential risk to her and her children’s safety due to the alleged human trafficking activities.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
