Ohio Code 2313.11 – Summoning jurors
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(A) When, by reason of challenge or other cause, enough jurors to make up the panel, either of the grand or petit jury, are not present, or if the array is set aside, upon order of the court the sheriff or commissioners of jurors shall immediately summon as many persons having the qualifications of a juror as, in the opinion of the court, are necessary. The summoned jurors shall appear forthwith or at such times as the court fixes.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 2313.11
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Petit jury: A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons.
(B) No person known to be in or about the courthouse shall be summoned without the consent of both parties.