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G. Gary Tyack

G. Gary Tyack, Franklin County’s 51st Prosecuting Attorney, G. Gary Tyack served as a Judge on the 10th District Court of Appeals for a total of 24 years. He has also served on the Worthington School Board, as well as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court. Mr. Tyack is a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and has served on numerous nonprofit organization boards such as Community Housing Network, Neighborhood House, Maryhaven’s Board of Directors, and United Cerebral Palsy of Central Ohio, as well as being an active member of the Worthington United Methodist Church.

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K-9 Unit Recognized

Congratulations to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Therapy K9 Unit on being recognized nationally by The Office for Victims of Crime. The OVC annually recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in victim support.
 
Prosecutor’s and Victim Advocates have seen the difference the Therapy K9 Unit makes in the lives of victims by comforting them through these difficult times.
https://youtu.be/LOlEen30Nzw

Conviction Integrity Unit

The Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office is in the process of establishing a Conviction Integrity Unit. Policies and procedures are being developed to ensure the unit has a solid foundation built upon Ohio Law, transparency, and evidence-based research. Further additions to the website to come. Click here for the application 
 

Dog Fighting In Columbus

Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly Summer 2022 edition features an article on Dog Fighting in Columbus by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Heather Robinson. Heather has over 20 years’ experience handling environmental and animal abuse cases. Excellent article, Heather, keep up the good work.

https://issuu.com/columbusbarlawyersquarterly/docs/cblqsummer2022

Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to Launch Conviction Integrity Unit

Francine Matteson and the Prosecutor's Office recognized for CCC Involvement.

We would like to announce that the Prosecutor's Office and Francine Matteson have been recognized for our participation in the Combined Charitable Campaign (CCC) . Our office has been congratulated for achieving 100% of our goal and Francine has been recognized for her outstanding service as Coordinator. We were also awarded this year’s Circle of Excellence Award for participation in the CCC. Each year only one county department is recognized.

Press Releases

  • Sep 29
    Bruce Cameron
    Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office secures guilty verdict in 2021 murder
  • Sep 25
    Manning Tarver
    Manning Tarver Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Rape Conviction
  • Sep 11
    Press Release
    Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces new policy to address gun violence

    • Protect Your Teens

    The new school year has begun! That means we are heading back out into the community to speak to students, parents, and educators of Franklin County schools. This year we are offering two presentations: The Side Effects of Sexting and Juvenile Law 101. Contact your local school to have them schedule a presentation with our office. Direct all inquiries to the Juvenile Division at 614-525-4440

    Click Here For Both Flyers