After months of delays and little visible movement, there is finally a clear timeline in the corruption case against Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis and his wife.
According to records filed in Scioto County Common Pleas Court, the case is now scheduled to go to trial on October 5, with several key dates leading up to it.
Key Dates Leading Up to Trial
- July 1 – Deadline for all motions related to the trial
- July 15 – Deadline for responses (contra motions)
- July 20 – Final motion hearing
- September 16 – Final pretrial hearing
- October 5 – Trial begins
The case will be overseen by specially appointed Judge D. Dean Evans, who was brought in to handle the high-profile proceedings.
A Case That’s Moved Slowly
This marks one of the first firm trial timelines in a case that has seen repeated delays, including waived speedy trial rights and multiple pretrial conferences that produced little movement.
For months, many hearings resulted in… more hearings.
Now, with deadlines in place, the case appears to finally be entering a more active phase.
What’s at Stake
Davis remains on paid leave from his position as Scioto County Commissioner while the case works its way through the court system.
If he is found not guilty—or if the charges are dismissed—he could return to his seat, which is currently being filled by an interim appointment.
If convicted, the outcome would permanently remove him from office.
Horton Case Still Moving at a Slower Pace
Meanwhile, the related case involving former Scioto County Economic Development Director Robert Horton and his wife continues to move much more slowly.
They are scheduled for a status conference on May 6, but based on previous hearings, those conferences have often resulted in little more than scheduling updates.
The Bigger Picture
While the courts now have a clearer path forward in the Davis case, the broader impact is still being felt across the county.
With no permanent resolution yet:
- The commissioner’s seat remains in limbo
- Economic development leadership is still being rebuilt
- Major projects—like the proposed Google data center—continue moving forward under a cloud of uncertainty
The Bottom Line
After months of waiting, there is finally a timeline.
But with the trial still months away, the biggest questions in one of Scioto County’s most closely watched cases remain unanswered—for now.