Ohio § 2933.21

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2933.21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2933.21.

A judge of a court of record may, within his jurisdiction, issue warrants to search

a house or place: (A) For property stolen, taken by robbers, embezzled, or obtained under false pretense; (B) For weapons, implements, tools, instruments, articles or property used as a means

of the commission of a crime, or when any of the objects or articles are in the possession

of another person with the intent to use them as a means of committing crime; (C) For forged or counterfeit coins, stamps, imprints, labels, trade-marks, bank bills,

or other instruments of writing, and dies, plates, stamps, or brands for making them; (D) For obscene materials and materials harmful to minors involved in a violation of section 2907.31 or 2907.32 of the Revised Code , but only so much of such materials shall be seized as are necessary for evidence

in a prosecution of the violation; (E) For gaming table, establishment, device, or apparatus kept or exhibited for unlawful

gaming, or to win or gain money or other property, and for money or property won by

unlawful gaming; (F) For the existence of physical conditions which are or may become hazardous to the

public health, safety, or welfare, when governmental inspections of property are authorized

or required by law. The enumeration of certain property and material 1 in this section shall not affect or modify other laws for search and seizure. 1

 Prior and current versions differ;  although no amendment to this language was indicated

in 1975 H 1, “material” appeared as “materials” in 1974 H 989.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2933.21

What does Ohio Revised Code § 2933.21 cover?

Section 2933.21 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 § 2933.21?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 2933.21 apply to my situation?

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