Awards

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 In May, 2019, Judge Groves received an award from the Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) for the impact she has had on those with mental illness and the agencies that provide the services to those with mental illness. 

Plain Dealer reporter Phillip Morris recognizes the impact Judge Groves has made.

 In recognition of  Judge Groves’ services with the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association she was declared the  Bar Member of the Day in May 2019. 

 In May, 2019, Judge Groves received the NAACP Community Leadership Award.  The NAACP recognized Judge Groves for her overall influence in the community and administration of justice. Judge Groves has  created programs where:  over 600 participants have secured their GED’s; hundreds of participants have been empowered with information on the do’s and don’ts when stopped by the police; thousands of suspended drivers received information on opportunity to have reinstatement fees reduced or eliminated by the Ohio BMV; and thousands of families have participated in program to help improve their children’s attendance in school. Judge Groves’ leadership in the court resulted in the elimination of defendants sitting in jail for a warrant on minor misdemeanor complaints. Additionally, Judge Groves found RTA’s fare enforcement practice of demanding passengers to show proof of fare without probable cause of fare evasion unconstitutional.

  In May, 2018, Judge Groves received award from the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI). Judge Groves received this award due to her commitment and service to those with mental illness. She has shifted the focus of the mental health docket  to personal development and maintenance of mental health of each participant.