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jury requests further instruction in Ohio

42 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1998–2025 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Cartergreen
ohio · 1995 · cited in 41 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1998–2025
2 sentences

2025Jury Question {¶57} In his third assignment of error, Edwards contends that when the jury asked “if the victim says sex was consensual and non-threatening, could it still be considered rape?” the trial court erred and abused its discretion by answering, “that issue is for your [the jury’s] determination.” {¶58} “‘Where, during the course of its deliberations, a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court has discretion to determine its response to that request.’” State v. Williams, 2002-Ohio-6919 , ¶ 35 (11th PAGE 22 OF 30 Case No. 2024-T

2025See, e.g., State v. Long, 53 Ohio St.2d 91, 93-97 (1978); State v. Owens, 2020-Ohio-4616, ¶ 7 ; Crim.R. 30(A) and 52(B). {¶ 62} Further, “where, during the course of its deliberations, a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court has discretion to determine its response to that request.” State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545, 553 (1995).

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State v. Cartergreen
· 1995 · cited in 7 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2004–2013
2 sentences

2013Mr. Brofford believes the trial court’s refusal to give an answer that “it agreed was correct,” constituted an abuse of discretion. {¶28} In State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 1995-Ohio-104 , paragraph one of the syllabus, the Supreme Court of Ohio held that, “[w]here, during the course of its deliberations, a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court has discretion to determine its response to that request.” In Carter, as in this case, the jury had asked a question requesting further explanation and clarification of the jury instruct

2008State v. Hull , Mahoning App. No. 04 MA 2, 2005-Ohio-1659 , ¶ 44 ; see, also, Sabina v. Kress , Clinton App. No. CA2006-01-001, 2007-Ohio-1224 , ¶ 13 , citing Hartman and Hull . {¶ 32} "[W]here, during the course of its deliberations, a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court has discretion to determine its response to that request." State v. Carter , 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 553 , 1995-Ohio-104 .

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Sabina v. Kress, Unpublished Decision (3-19-2007)green
ohioctapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008State v. Hull , Mahoning App. No. 04 MA 2, 2005-Ohio-1659 , ¶ 44 ; see, also, Sabina v. Kress , Clinton App. No. CA2006-01-001, 2007-Ohio-1224 , ¶ 13 , citing Hartman and Hull . {¶ 32} "[W]here, during the course of its deliberations, a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court has discretion to determine its response to that request." State v. Carter , 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 553 , 1995-Ohio-104 .

2008Further, the court did not give any instruction regarding unrelated evidence of sexual contact. {¶ 38} "Where, during the course of its deliberations, a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court has discretion to determine its response to that request." Sabina v. Kress , Clinton App. No. CA2006-01-001, 2007-Ohio-1224 , ¶ 14 , citing State v. Carter , 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 553 , 1995-Ohio-104 .

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State v. Longgreen
ohio · 1978 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See, e.g., State v. Long, 53 Ohio St.2d 91, 93-97 (1978); State v. Owens, 2020-Ohio-4616, ¶ 7 ; Crim.R. 30(A) and 52(B). {¶ 62} Further, “where, during the course of its deliberations, a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court has discretion to determine its response to that request.” State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545, 553 (1995).

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Wilson v. Leegreen
ohioctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Greene No. 2005 CA 150, 2007–Ohio–1345, ¶ 87, quoting State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 651 N.E.2d 965 (1995), paragraph one of the syllabus. “ ‘A reversal of a conviction based upon a trial court's response to such a request requires a showing that the trial court abused its discretion.’ ” Id., quoting Carter at 553 . {¶ 60} An abuse of discretion “ ‘implies that the court's attitude is unreasonable, arbitrary or unconscionable.’ ” (Citations omitted.) Blakemore v. Blakemore, 5 Ohio St.3d 217, 219 , 450 N.E.2d 1140 (1983). “[A]n abuse of discretion most commonly arises from a decision that

2016Greene No. 2005 CA 150, 2007–Ohio–1345, ¶ 87, quoting State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 651 N.E.2d 965 (1995), paragraph one of the syllabus. “ ‘A reversal of a conviction based upon a trial court's response to such a request requires a showing that the trial court abused its discretion.’ ” Id., quoting Carter at 553 . {¶ 60} An abuse of discretion “ ‘implies that the court's attitude is unreasonable, arbitrary or unconscionable.’ ” (Citations omitted.) Blakemore v. Blakemore, 5 Ohio St.3d 217, 219 , 450 N.E.2d 1140 (1983). “[A]n abuse of discretion most commonly arises from a decision that

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State v. Hartmangreen
ohio · 2001 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See id. {¶ 14} "Where, during the course of its deliberations, a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court has discretion to determine its response to that request." See State v. Carter , 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 553 , 1995-Ohio-104 ; see, also, State v. Kersey (1997), 124 Ohio App.3d 513 , 520 .

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State v. Kerseygreen
ohioctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See id. {¶ 14} "Where, during the course of its deliberations, a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court has discretion to determine its response to that request." See State v. Carter , 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 553 , 1995-Ohio-104 ; see, also, State v. Kersey (1997), 124 Ohio App.3d 513 , 520 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Blakemore v. Blakemore green
ohio · 1983
2 sentences

2016Greene No. 2005 CA 150, 2007–Ohio–1345, ¶ 87, quoting State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 651 N.E.2d 965 (1995), paragraph one of the syllabus. “ ‘A reversal of a conviction based upon a trial court's response to such a request requires a showing that the trial court abused its discretion.’ ” Id., quoting Carter at 553 . {¶ 60} An abuse of discretion “ ‘implies that the court's attitude is unreasonable, arbitrary or unconscionable.’ ” (Citations omitted.) Blakemore v. Blakemore, 5 Ohio St.3d 217, 219 , 450 N.E.2d 1140 (1983). “[A]n abuse of discretion most commonly arises from a decision that

2016Greene No. 2005 CA 150, 2007–Ohio–1345, ¶ 87, quoting State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 651 N.E.2d 965 (1995), paragraph one of the syllabus. “ ‘A reversal of a conviction based upon a trial court's response to such a request requires a showing that the trial court abused its discretion.’ ” Id., quoting Carter at 553 . {¶ 60} An abuse of discretion “ ‘implies that the court's attitude is unreasonable, arbitrary or unconscionable.’ ” (Citations omitted.) Blakemore v. Blakemore, 5 Ohio St.3d 217, 219 , 450 N.E.2d 1140 (1983). “[A]n abuse of discretion most commonly arises from a decision that

22003–2016
State v. Owens (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2020
1 sentence

2025See, e.g., State v. Long, 53 Ohio St.2d 91, 93-97 (1978); State v. Owens, 2020-Ohio-4616, ¶ 7 ; Crim.R. 30(A) and 52(B). {¶ 62} Further, “where, during the course of its deliberations, a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court has discretion to determine its response to that request.” State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545, 553 (1995).

12025–2025
State v. Carter, Unpublished Decision (1-5-2004) neutral
ohioctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2021Coshocton No. 02 CA 028, 2004-Ohio-39 , ¶ 48: When a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court may exercise its discretion in determining the appropriate response.

12021–2021
State v. Williams green
ohio · 1986
2 sentences

2017Cuyahoga No. 103184, 2016-Ohio-3058 , 65 N.E.3d 287 , ¶ 39, quoting State v. Williams, 23 Ohio St.3d 16, 20 , 490 N.E.2d 906 (1986). {¶30} Finally, Springer argues that his counsel was ineffective for failing to timely object to the trial court’s response to a jury question regarding the definition of felony murder. {¶31} When a jury requests further instruction or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court may exercise its discretion in determining the appropriate response.

2017Cuyahoga No. 103184, 2016-Ohio-3058 , 65 N.E.3d 287 , ¶ 39, quoting State v. Williams, 23 Ohio St.3d 16, 20 , 490 N.E.2d 906 (1986). {¶30} Finally, Springer argues that his counsel was ineffective for failing to timely object to the trial court’s response to a jury question regarding the definition of felony murder. {¶31} When a jury requests further instruction or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court may exercise its discretion in determining the appropriate response.

12017–2017
State v. Heineman green
ohioctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2017Cuyahoga No. 103184, 2016-Ohio-3058 , 65 N.E.3d 287 , ¶ 39, quoting State v. Williams, 23 Ohio St.3d 16, 20 , 490 N.E.2d 906 (1986). {¶30} Finally, Springer argues that his counsel was ineffective for failing to timely object to the trial court’s response to a jury question regarding the definition of felony murder. {¶31} When a jury requests further instruction or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court may exercise its discretion in determining the appropriate response.

12017–2017
Schafer v. Rms Realty green
ohioctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2016Greene No. 2005 CA 150, 2007–Ohio–1345, ¶ 87, quoting State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 651 N.E.2d 965 (1995), paragraph one of the syllabus. “ ‘A reversal of a conviction based upon a trial court's response to such a request requires a showing that the trial court abused its discretion.’ ” Id., quoting Carter at 553 . {¶ 60} An abuse of discretion “ ‘implies that the court's attitude is unreasonable, arbitrary or unconscionable.’ ” (Citations omitted.) Blakemore v. Blakemore, 5 Ohio St.3d 217, 219 , 450 N.E.2d 1140 (1983). “[A]n abuse of discretion most commonly arises from a decision that

2016Greene No. 2005 CA 150, 2007–Ohio–1345, ¶ 87, quoting State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 651 N.E.2d 965 (1995), paragraph one of the syllabus. “ ‘A reversal of a conviction based upon a trial court's response to such a request requires a showing that the trial court abused its discretion.’ ” Id., quoting Carter at 553 . {¶ 60} An abuse of discretion “ ‘implies that the court's attitude is unreasonable, arbitrary or unconscionable.’ ” (Citations omitted.) Blakemore v. Blakemore, 5 Ohio St.3d 217, 219 , 450 N.E.2d 1140 (1983). “[A]n abuse of discretion most commonly arises from a decision that

12016–2016
State v. Lindsey green
ohio · 2000
2 sentences

2014When “a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of an instruction previously given, a trial court has discretion to determine its response to that request.” State v. Lindsey, 87 Ohio St.3d 479 , 721 N.E.2d 995 (2000).

2014When “a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of an instruction previously given, a trial court has discretion to determine its response to that request.” State v. Lindsey, 87 Ohio St.3d 479 , 721 N.E.2d 995 (2000).

12014–2014
State v. Baker, Ca2007-09-018 (10-27-2008) green
ohioctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2013No. CA2007-09-018, 2008-Ohio-5544, ¶ 32 , citing State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545, 553 (1995).

12013–2013
State v. Hull, Unpublished Decision (3-30-2005) neutral
ohioctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2008State v. Hull , Mahoning App. No. 04 MA 2, 2005-Ohio-1659 , ¶ 44 ; see, also, Sabina v. Kress , Clinton App. No. CA2006-01-001, 2007-Ohio-1224 , ¶ 13 , citing Hartman and Hull . {¶ 32} "[W]here, during the course of its deliberations, a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court has discretion to determine its response to that request." State v. Carter , 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 553 , 1995-Ohio-104 .

12008–2008
West v. Newberry green
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

2004State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 553 , 1995-Ohio-104 , certiorari denied (1995), 516 U.S. 1014 , 116 S.Ct. 575 .

12004–2004
Hansley v. United States green
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

2004State v. Carter, 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , 553 , 1995-Ohio-104 , certiorari denied (1995), 516 U.S. 1014 , 116 S.Ct. 575 .

12004–2004
State v. Taniguchi neutral
ohioctapp · 1994
1 sentence

2001In State v. Carter (1995), 72 Ohio St.3d 545 , paragraph one of the syllabus, the Ohio Supreme Court held: "Where, during the course of its deliberations, a jury requests further instruction, or clarification of instructions previously given, a trial court has discretion to determine its response to that request." In the case sub judice , the court relied on State v. Taniguchi (1994), 96 Ohio App.3d 592 , 596 , for the proposition that a defendant's face and body are physical evidence and commentary may be made on a defendant's demeanor in the courtroom.

12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.14 (6) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.22 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2907.02 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2911.01 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2941.25 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2953.08 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.02 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.11 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2911.11 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.01 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.03 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 507.02 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

OH 42 (1998–2025) GA 2 (1990–2000)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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