Ohio § 1.14
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1.14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1.14.
The time within which an act is required by law to be done shall be computed by excluding
the first and including the last day; except that, when the last day falls on Sunday
or a legal holiday, the act may be done on the next succeeding day that is not Sunday
or a legal holiday. When a public office in which an act, required by law, is to be performed is closed
to the public for the entire day that constitutes the last day for doing the act or
before its usual closing time on that day, the act may be performed on the next succeeding
day that is not a Sunday or a legal holiday as defined in this section. “ Legal holiday ” as used in this section means the following days: (A) The first day of January, known as New Year's day; (B) The third Monday in January, known as Martin Luther King day; (C) The third Monday in February, known as Washington-Lincoln day; (D) The day designated in the “Act of June 28, 1968,” 82 Stat. 250, 5 U.S.C. 6103 , as amended, for the commemoration of Memorial day; (E) The nineteenth day of June, known as Juneteenth day; (F) The fourth day of July, known as Independence day; (G) The first Monday in September, known as Labor day; (H) The second Monday in October, known as Columbus day; (I) The eleventh day of November, known as Veterans' day; (J) The fourth Thursday in November, known as Thanksgiving day; (K) The twenty-fifth day of December, known as Christmas day; (L) Any day appointed and recommended by the governor of this state or the president
of the United States as a holiday. If any day designated in this section as a legal holiday falls on Sunday, the next
succeeding day is a legal holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1.14
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1.14 cover?
Section 1.14 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 § 1.14?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1.14" (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 § 1.14 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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