Ohio Supreme Court July 14, 2004, No. 2003-0408 (State v. Jackson)

Lundberg Stratton, J.

I. Introduction

{¶ 1} In this case, we must determine whether Ohio law precludes, using ballots as evidence of ballot tampering. The appellate court held that the “secret ballot rule” precluded use of the ballots as evidence. We disagree and reverse the judgment of the court of appeals.

II. Statement of the Case

{¶ 2} Pursuant to R.C. 3509.