Ohio § 2901.06
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2901.06, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2901.06.
(A) The general assembly hereby declares that it recognizes both of the following, in
relation to the “battered woman syndrome:” (1) That the syndrome currently is a matter of commonly accepted scientific knowledge; (2) That the subject matter and details of the syndrome are not within the general understanding
or experience of a person who is a member of the general populace and are not within
the field of common knowledge. (B) If a person is charged with an offense involving the use of force against another
and the person, as a defense to the offense charged, raises the affirmative defense
of self-defense, the person may introduce expert testimony of the “ battered woman syndrome ” and expert testimony that the person suffered from that syndrome as evidence to
establish the requisite belief of an imminent danger of death or great bodily harm
that is necessary, as an element of the affirmative defense, to justify the person's
use of the force in question. The introduction of any expert testimony under this division shall be in accordance
with the Ohio Rules of Evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2901.06
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2901.06 cover?
Section 2901.06 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 2901.06?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2901.06 apply to my situation?
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