Franklin County Prosecutor

Shayla Favor

As Franklin County Prosecutor, I Will Implement Evidence-Based Programs That Seek To Hold Violent Offenders Of The Law Accountable, Minimize Court Involvement And Unnecessary Incarceration For Low Level Offense, Reduce Reoffending, Keep People Free Of Criminal Records And Able To Work, And Direct Those In Need Of Treatment To Available Resources.

I Will Work In Partnership With Every City’s Administration Across The County, Along With County Agencies, Community Organizations And Advocates To Provide Innovative Solutions To Reduce The Occurrence Of Violent Crime In Franklin County.

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Victim Assistance Press Releases
Prosecutor O'Brien with Amazing Awesome OSU Students

K-9 Unit Recognized

Congratulations to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Therapy K9 Unit on being recognized nationally by The Office for Victims of Crime. The OVC annually recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in victim support.
 
Prosecutor’s and Victim Advocates have seen the difference the Therapy K9 Unit makes in the lives of victims by comforting 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

Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to Launch Conviction Integrity Unit

Francine Matteson and the Prosecutor's Office recognized for CCC Involvement.

We would like to announce that the Prosecutor's Office and Francine Matteson have been recognized for our participation in the Combined Charitable Campaign (CCC) . Our office has been congratulated for achieving 100% of our goal and Francine has been recognized for her outstanding service as Coordinator. We were also awarded this year’s Circle of Excellence Award for participation in the CCC. Each year only one county department is recognized.

Press Releases

  • Apr 14
    Christopher Payne Christopher Payne found guilty on all charges related to 2020 drive-by shooting that killed an unborn baby
  • Apr 07
    Cortez Jackson Cortez Jackson found guilty in 2021 murder of his girlfriend, Alyse Edwards
  • Apr 04
    Q’Juantez Poole Q’Juantez Poole sentenced to 27 years in 2020 shooting death of Dontey Wiley

    • A New Era

    I am honored to join the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and humbled to lead such an accomplished team committed to justice and public safety.

    Throughout my legal and public service career, I’ve championed initiatives to protect marginalized communities and promote equitable policies. I intend to bring this drive, compassion, and ingenuity to the prosecutor’s office to make a true difference to the people of Franklin County.

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