Ohio § 2737.07
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2737.07, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2737.07.
(A) Upon the filing of the motion for an order of possession pursuant to section 2737.03 of the Revised Code , the court shall cause the matter to be set for hearing within twenty days thereafter
and the respondent shall be notified in accordance with section 2737.05 of the Revised Code . (B) If a hearing is requested in accordance with section 2737.04 of the Revised Code or if a continuance is granted in accordance with division (B) of section 2737.06 of the Revised Code , the hearing shall be limited to a consideration of whether there is probable cause
to support the motion. The court shall issue an order of possession if it finds, on the basis of the affidavit
and, if applicable, the evidence presented at the hearing, that there is probable
cause to support the motion. (C) Any failure of the respondent to oppose the motion or to refute any evidence presented
by the movant shall not constitute a waiver of any defense of the respondent or affect
the respondent's right to produce evidence at subsequent hearings or at the trial
of the action. (D) The respondent shall be sent prior notice of the date, time, place, and purpose of
any hearing other than the hearing set under division (A) of this section and of the
date, time, and place of the trial of the action.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2737.07
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2737.07 cover?
Section 2737.07 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 § 2737.07?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2737.07" (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?
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How does Ohio § 2737.07 apply to my situation?
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