**Ohio Grand Jury Duty: Key Facts** **Jury Composition and Selection** * A grand jury in Ohio consists of nine randomly chosen registered voters from the local community. * The selection process is the same as for trial juries. **Duties of Clerk and Prosecuting Attorney** * The clerk of the court maintains minutes of grand jury proceedings. * The prosecuting attorney has access to grand jury proceedings. **Grand Jury Function** * Grand juries determine whether there is sufficient evidence to indict individuals for crimes. **Selection Criteria for Grand Jurors** * Grand jurors must be US citizens, at least 18 years old, and registered to vote in the county where the grand jury is convened. **Additional Information** * Grand juries are typically convened by county courts of common pleas. * Six alternate jurors are also selected for each grand jury. * These alternate jurors may replace regular jurors who are unable to serve.
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