Greg Garrison Announces Retirement

Hamilton County Prosecutor Greg Garrison will retire at the end of the year due to health concerns. His final day in office will be Dec. 20. Garrison shared the news with colleagues in a letter on Tuesday.

“I am writing today with a heavy heart and an important message for my colleagues in public service,” the letter states. “I have recently encountered serious health concerns that, while not preventing me from continuing my work at present, make it necessary for me to move swiftly toward concluding my duties as Prosecutor. Until then, I remain fully committed to ensuring a smooth and responsible transition.”

Chief Deputy Prosecutor Josh Kocher will assume the role beginning Dec. 20. Kocher, who has served as a Hamilton County prosecutor since 2006 and as Chief Deputy since 2023, said he is honored to continue the office’s mission. “Greg has been a mentor, a friend, and a role model,” Kocher said. “I am grateful for the trust he has placed in me and fully committed to ensuring a seamless transition.”

Hamilton County Commissioners President Steve Dillinger expressed gratitude for Garrison’s leadership and longstanding commitment to justice. “Greg’s knowledge of the law, his commitment to victims, and his steady hand in the face of difficult cases have made our county safer and stronger,” said Dillinger. “We thank him for his dedication and wish him and his family the very best as he focuses on his health.”