How are jurors picked for a felony trial in ohio?

Question

I have some understanding of the system but would like more info. I know there are 12 jurors with one alternate. Correct? Does the prosecutor pick six and the defending attorney pick six? Do they both have to agree on the others choices? Also would like to know if all jurors have to agree or if half of them say guilty and the other half not guilty what happens then? Do they have to convince the other half to change their minds? Or what if only one says not guilty?

Answer 1

The initial pool is drawn from anyone with an OHIO drivers license. Each side has the opportunity to question potential juror. Both the defense on the prosecution can dismiss a certain number because they don't like them (peremptory challenges). They can also request jurors be dismissed 'for cause'. This means they show some form of bias. Whoever is NOT dismissed is on the jury. I criminal trials, a unanimous verdict is required. If the jurors cannot agree, the judge can declare a mistrial. If that happens, the prosecution can drop the case, of they can start over with a new jury.

Answer 2

Both sides get must agree on all twelve jurors. In a criminal trial, the verdict must be unanimous, i.e. all twelve must agree. If there is not complete agreement, it will usually result in a mistrial.