The issue for our consideration is whether the requirements of R.C. 2945.05 apply to requests made by a defendant pursuant to former R.C. 2941.142 and 2941.143 to have the trial judge, in a case tried by a jury, determine guilt or innocence on prior-conviction specifications. For the reasons that follow, we find that R.C. 2945.05 does not apply to such requests. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals on that issue, and...
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