Ohio § 3.15
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3.15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.15.
(A) Except as otherwise provided in division (B) of this section, at all times during
one's term of office: (1) Each member of the general assembly shall be a resident of the district the member
represents. (2) Each judge and each elected officer of a court shall be a resident of the territory
of that court. (3) Each person holding an elective office of a political subdivision shall be a resident
of that political subdivision. (4) Each member of a municipal legislative authority who represents a ward shall be a
resident of the ward the member represents, and each member of a board of education
of a city school district who represents a subdistrict shall be a resident of the
subdistrict the member represents. (B) Any person who fails to meet any of the requirements of division (A) of this section
that apply to the person shall forfeit the office. Division (A) of this section applies to persons who have been either elected or
appointed to an elective office. Division (A) of this section does not apply to a member of the general assembly,
to a member of a municipal legislative authority who represents a ward, or to a member
of a board of education of a city school district who represents a subdistrict, during
the remainder of the member's existing term of office after there is a change in the
member's district's, ward's, or subdistrict's boundaries that leaves the member's
permanent residence outside the district, ward, or subdistrict.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3.15
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3.15 cover?
Section 3.15 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 § 3.15?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3.15" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 3.15 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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