County prosecuting attorneys, representing the State of Ohio, are responsible for presenting evidence and witness testimony. The grand jury listens to the evidence and testimony and decides whether the accused should be tried for a felony crime.
Edwin A. Pierce is the 35th prosecutor in Auglaize County's history, having served as the elected prosecutor since 1997.
The Special Prosecutions Section is composed of career prosecutors who try serious felony cases throughout Ohio. The Section’s prosecutors provide pre-trial consultation on complex criminal matters and serve as trial litigators on serious or conflict-of-interest cases for County Prosecutors.
The Attorney General’s Office provides a wide array of services and expertise to support the mission of Ohio’s Prosecuting Attorneys. From pre-indictment investigation, to trial preparation and prosecution, to appellate assistance, the Attorney General’s Office is a one-stop resource.
The Consumer Protection Section’s Economic Crimes Division is composed of experienced prosecutors and investigators tasked with assisting local law enforcement and prosecutors with identifying, investigating, and prosecuting crimes, such as Telecommunications Fraud, Theft, and Engaging in Patterns of Corrupt Activity relating to consumer transactions . The Division’s staff has developed working relationships with many credit card processors, VOIP and Internet service providers, and money transfers companies, which enables the Division to serve as a resource for law enforcement in complex and technology-facilitated theft and fraud investigations. With prosecutors and investigators stationed in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, the Economic Crimes Division is prepared to respond to requests for assistance statewide.
The Appeals Section, headed by the Solicitor General of Ohio, is composed of experts in state and federal appellate litigation. The Appeals Section attorneys track major trends in Ohio’s appellate courts, and are available for consultation on complex appellate cases. In some instances, they appear in support of County Prosecutors through amicus briefs to the Ohio Supreme Court. In addition, they may be able to provide assistance with moot courts for advocates appearing before the Court. They have also provided litigation assistance for United States Supreme Court filings.
Opinions are not limited to criminal matters, and County Prosecutors may request opinions on civil or common law matters as well. The Opinions Section welcomes formal or informal requests for opinions, and issues both formal written opinions as well as provides informal legal consultation to county prosecutors.
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