assassination
contract murder
murder during escape
murder while in a correctional facility
murder after conviction for a prior purposeful killing or prior attempted murder
murder of a peace officer
murder arising from specified felonies (rape, kidnapping, arson, robbery, burglary)
murder of a witness to prevent testimony in a criminal proceeding or in retaliation
Ohio authorizes both lethal injection and electrocution. Electrocution will be used if the inmate fails to choose a method.
Minimum age for death penalty: 18
Executions since 1977: 0
