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Franklin County approves dedicated discovery unit, adds four prosecutors to address backlog
Summary
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a transfer to add four assistant prosecuting attorneys to create a centralized discovery unit after the prosecutor warned of 2,105 pending discovery requests and growing digital evidence demands.
Franklin County on Tuesday approved a transfer to add four full‑time assistant prosecuting attorneys to a new centralized discovery unit aimed at reducing a backlog of outstanding discovery requests.
Prosecutor Shayla Favor told the board that changes to Ohio law and rules — including recent legislative and procedural reforms — have increased the volume and complexity of discovery. “As of March 27, Franklin County has 2,105 pending discovery requests,” Favor said, and the office also is managing…
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