Ohio § 2923.23
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2923.23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2923.23.
(A) No person who acquires, possesses, or carries a firearm or dangerous ordnance in
violation of section 2923.13 or 2923.17 of the Revised Code shall be prosecuted for such violation, if he reports his possession of firearms
or dangerous ordnance to any law enforcement authority, describes the firearms of 1 dangerous ordnance in his possession and where they may be found, and voluntarily
surrenders the firearms or dangerous ordnance to the law enforcement authority. A surrender is not voluntary if it occurs when the person is taken into custody
or during a pursuit or attempt to take the person into custody, under circumstances
indicating that the surrender is made under threat of force. (B) No person in violation of section 2923.13 of the Revised Code solely by reason of his being under indictment shall be prosecuted for such violation
if, within ten days after service of the indictment, he voluntarily surrenders the
firearms and dangerous ordnance in his possession to any law enforcement authority
pursuant to division (A) of this section, for safekeeping pending disposition of the
indictment or of an application for relief under section 2923.14 of the Revised Code . (C) Evidence obtained from or by reason of an application or proceeding under section 2923.14 of the Revised Code for relief from disability, shall not be used in a prosecution of the applicant for
any violation of section 2923.13 of the Revised Code . (D) Evidence obtained from or by reason of an application under section 2923.18 of the Revised Code for a permit to possess dangerous ordnance, shall not be used in a prosecution of
the applicant for any violation of section 2923.13 or 2923.17 of the Revised Code . 1
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2923.23
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2923.23 cover?
Section 2923.23 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 § 2923.23?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2923.23 apply to my situation?
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