Ohio § 2701.20
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2701.20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2701.20.
(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Revised Code, if a person presents a document
to the clerk of a court of record for filing or for docketing and indexing, the clerk
may refuse to accept the document for filing or refuse to docket and index the document
if the document is not required or authorized to be filed or to be docketed and indexed
with the clerk or the clerk has reasonable cause to believe the document is materially
false or fraudulent. This division does not create a duty upon the clerk to inspect, evaluate, or investigate
a document that is presented for filing or for docketing and indexing. (B) If the clerk of a court of record, pursuant to division (A) of this section, refuses
to accept a document for filing or refuses to docket and index a document, the person
who presented the document to the clerk may commence an action in or apply for an
order from the court that the clerk serves to require the clerk to accept the document
for filing or to docket and index the document. If the court determines that the document is appropriate for filing or for docketing
and indexing, it shall order the clerk to accept the document for that purpose. (C) If the clerk of a court of record, acting under this section in a manner that is
not described in division (A)(6)(b) of section 2744.03 of the Revised Code , improperly refuses to accept a document for filing or refuses to docket and index
a document, the clerk shall not be personally liable on account of the improper refusal
and the surety that issued the bond shall not have a right of subrogation against
the clerk on account of a claim made on the clerk's bond as a result of the improper
refusal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2701.20
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2701.20 cover?
Section 2701.20 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 § 2701.20?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2701.20" (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 § 2701.20 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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