Ohio § 2713.21

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2713.21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2713.21.

A surrender of a defendant to the sheriff of the county in which he was arrested,

with a delivery of a certified copy of the bond of the bail, whether such surrender

is made by the defendant himself or by his bail, discharges the bail.  A surrender may be made before the return day of the summons in an action against

the bail.  The sheriff shall give to the bail a written acknowledgment of the surrender, and

hold the defendant in his custody upon such copy of the bond of the bail as upon an

order of arrest.  The clerk of the court, on the production to him of the sheriff's acknowledgment

of the surrender, shall enter on the bond an exoneration of the bail.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2713.21

What does Ohio Revised Code § 2713.21 cover?

Section 2713.21 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 § 2713.21?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 2713.21 apply to my situation?

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