State v. Heinz (Slip Opinion)

{¶ 1} The state of Ohio appeals from a judgment of the Eighth District Court of Appeals affirming a standing order of Judge John Sutula that denied the Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney the opportunity to represent the state in a community control sanction violation and revocation hearing involving Joseph Heinz. The trial court concluded that the probation department represents the state in revocation proceedings, and the appellate court held that the state’s traditional role is adequately represented by the probation department.

{¶ 2} The prosecuting attorney has the authority to prosecute…