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Grand Jury The Franklin County Grand Jury is a special jury under the charge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. The Grand Jury is randomly selected from registered Franklin County voters to serve a four month term. The Grand Jury meets daily in the Franklin County Hall of Justice. The Grand Jury decides whether a person should be tried for a serious crime. It does not try the case, but determines whether there is sufficient evidence to justify a trial. Assisted by the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, the Grand Jury considers all felony criminal cases. During Grand Jury, the Prosecutor’s Office represents the State of Ohio and is responsible for presenting evidence and witness testimony. Generally, only prosecution evidence is presented. The Grand Jury must decide whether that evidence, taken by itself, justifies the formal charge of a crime. The Prosecutor advises as to the legal principles to consider. In only those cases wherein the Grand Jury finds probable cause does it return an indictment, allowing the case to proceed. The Grand Jury Division of the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office is located on the 13th floor of the Franklin County Courthouse, in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The office telephone number is The Grand Jury is staffed by a Chief Counsel, eight Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys and three support staff members. Contact Us: |
