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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 K-9 Unit on being recognized nationally by The Office for Victims of Crime. The OVC annually recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims.
 
Prosecutor’s and our on staff Victim Advocates have seen firsthand the huge difference the Therapy K-9 Unit makes in the lives of victims by helping to comfort 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. The office is not accepting referrals at this time. Please check here for updates.
 

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

Press Releases

  • Mar 27
    William Finnegan
    William Finnegan sentenced to 8 to 12 years in prison following guilty plea for involuntary manslaughter in 2020 death of Seth Hadala
  • Mar 22
    Monica Justice
    Monica Justice sentenced to 40 to 45 years in prison for shooting that injured two Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputies
  • Mar 22
    Shawna Casey
    Shawna Casey is sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to telecommunications fraud and aggravated theft

    • 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 Presentations