Ohio § 5924.38
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5924.38, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5924.38.
(A) The trial counsel of a general or special court-martial shall prosecute in the name
of the state and shall, under the direction of the court, prepare the record of the
proceedings. (B) The accused has the right to be represented in the accused's defense before a general
or special court-martial by civilian counsel if provided by the accused at the accused's
own cost, by military counsel of the accused's own selection if reasonably available,
or by detailed military defense counsel. Should the accused have civilian counsel of the accused's own selection, the defense
counsel and any assistant defense counsel who were detailed shall, if the accused
so desires, act as the accused's associate counsel; otherwise they shall be excused
by the military judge. (C) In every court-martial proceeding, the defense counsel may, in the event of conviction,
forward for attachment to the record of proceedings a brief of such matters as the
defense counsel feels should be considered in behalf of the accused on review, including
any objection to the contents of the record which the defense counsel considers appropriate. (D) An assistant trial counsel of a court-martial may, under the direction of the trial
counsel or when the assistant trial counsel is qualified to be a trial counsel, perform
any duty imposed by law, regulation, or the custom of the service upon the trial counsel. (E) An assistant defense counsel of a general or special court-martial may, under the
direction of the defense counsel or when the assistant defense counsel is qualified
to be the defense counsel, perform any duty imposed by law, regulation, or the custom
of the service upon counsel for the accused.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5924.38
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5924.38 cover?
Section 5924.38 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 § 5924.38?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5924.38" (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 § 5924.38 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.
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