Jeffrey holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Washington and Jefferson College and a law degree from the University of Akron School of Law. He is married to his wife, and with whom they have 2 children.

Jeffrey previously worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney and as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office. 

Jeffrey C. Marks currently serves as the Ross County Prosecuting Attorney. He was appointed to this position in 2019 and is serving his 1st full term. 

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As Ross County Prosecuting Attorney, Jeffrey has overseen criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile offenses, and has represented the state in child custody cases, civil cases, and cases involving the county government.

As the Ross County Prosecuting Attorney, Marks oversees criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile offenses, and represents the state in child custody cases, civil cases, and cases involving the county government.

- As the Ross County Prosecuting Attorney, Marks oversees criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile offenses, and represents the state in child custody cases, civil cases, and cases involving the county government.

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Jeffrey C. Marks

Jeffrey earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Washington and Jefferson College and a law degree from the University of Akron School of Law. He is married to his wife, and together they have 2 children.

Jeffrey was working for the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office prior to his appointment.

Jeffrey C. Marks is the Ross County Prosecuting Attorney. He was appointed in 2019 and has served 1 full term.

Believes the prosecutor serves as the legal advisor to county elected officials, county commissioners, various county boards, the board of elections, township boards, and the public library.

As Ross County Prosecutor, defended and prosecuted lawsuits involving county personnel and advised county boards on legal rights and responsibilities.

As Ross County Prosecuting Attorney, has overseen criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile offenses, and has represented the state in child custody cases, civil cases, and cases involving the county government.

- As Ross County Prosecuting Attorney, has overseen criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile offenses, and has represented the state in child custody cases, civil cases, and cases involving the county government.

Believes in reporting all crimes to local law enforcement.

Believes in collaboration with law enforcement agencies for crime investigation.

Believes the county prosecutor is "primarily responsible for prosecuting serious crimes within the county."

Prosecutes all felony cases and misdemeanor cases are handled by the Chillicothe Law Director’s Office.

Has experience in the Criminal, Child Support Enforcement, and Appellate Division.

Worked in the Child Support Division of the South Central Ohio Job and Family Services.

Believes in maintaining strong relationships with local law enforcement, citing his experience working with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office.

Believes the juvenile division should prosecute all felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases involving individuals under 18 years of age.

Supports the Victim/Witness Division, which provides free and confidential support services for victims and witnesses of felony crimes, including assistance with court hearings, compensation applications, and crisis intervention.

Believes the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office should focus on prosecuting juvenile cases and leave investigations to law enforcement agencies.

Believes in enforcing child support payments and addressing habitual late payments through prosecution.

Believes in transparency and community oversight by publishing case dispositions weekly and allowing public access to case statuses post-indictment.

Supports the Ross County Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Supports working with the South Central Ohio Job and Family Services Child Support Division to obtain child support payments for local children.

Jeffrey C. Marks graduated from Hoover High School in North Canton, Ohio, in 1994, and attended Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 1998. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law in 2001. Jeffrey's family includes his wife and two children.

Jeffrey C. Marks is currently the Ross County Prosecuting Attorney, a position he was elected to in 2020. He previously served as a part-time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney with the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office starting in 2006, became Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in 2012, and began working full-time for the Prosecutor’s Office in 2013.

Jeffrey C. Marks was elected as the Ross County Prosecuting Attorney in 2020 and was appointed as the Ross County Prosecuting Attorney in January 2019.

- County Prosecutors are attorneys that handle criminal and civil legal action for the people in their county. The County Prosecutor can choose the cases they want to take.
- County Prosecutors can also represent the state if the state is being sued. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. 
- The County Prosecutor advises cities, townships, boards, departments, and county officials on legal matters. 
- County Prosecutors are elected to terms of 4 years. There are no term limits for this office. 