Former Provisions of the Constitution of the State of Ohio, 1851 Former Art. I, § 10

Except in cases of impeachment, and cases arising in the army and navy, or in the militia when in actual service in time of war or public danger, and in cases of petit larceny and other inferior offenses, no person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on presentment or indictment of a grand jury.  In any trial, in any court, the party accused shall be allowed to appear and defend in person and with counsel;  to demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him, and to have a copy thereof;  to meet the witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory process to procure the attendance of witnesses in his behalf, and a speedy public trial by an impartial jury of the county or district, in which the offense is alleged to have been committed;  nor shall any person be compelled, in any criminal case, to be a witness against himself, or be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense.