Ohio § 2317.39
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2317.39, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2317.39.
Whenever an investigation into the facts of any case, civil or criminal, pending at
the time of such investigation in any court, is made, conducted, or participated in,
directly or indirectly, by any court or any department thereof, through public employees,
paid private investigators, social workers, friends of the court, or any other persons,
and a report of such investigation is prepared for submission to the court, the contents
of such report shall not be considered by any judge of the court wherein such case
is pending either before the trial of the case or at any stage of the proceedings
prior to final disposition thereof, unless the full contents of such report have been
made readily available and accessible to all parties to the case or their counsel. The parties or their counsel shall be notified in writing of the fact that an investigation
has been made, that a report has been submitted, and that the contents of the report
are available for examination. Such notice shall be given at least five days prior to the time the contents of
any report are to be considered by any judge of the court wherein the case is pending. In the event that a report following any investigation is prepared for submission
orally, such oral report shall be reduced to writing prior to the issuance of notice
of the availability of such report for examination. This section does not apply only to the utilization of the contents of such reports
as testimony, but shall prevent any judge from familiarizing himself with such contents
in any manner unless this section has been fully complied with.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2317.39
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2317.39 cover?
Section 2317.39 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 § 2317.39?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2317.39" (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 § 2317.39 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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