Ohio § 2935.09
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2935.09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2935.09.
(A) As used in this section, “ reviewing official ” means a judge of a court of record, the prosecuting attorney or attorney charged
by law with the prosecution of offenses in a court or before a magistrate, or a magistrate. (B) In all cases not provided by sections 2935.02 to 2935.08 of the Revised Code , in order to cause the arrest or prosecution of a person charged with committing
an offense in this state, a peace officer or a private citizen having knowledge of
the facts shall comply with this section. (C) A peace officer who seeks to cause an arrest or prosecution under this section may
file with a reviewing official or the clerk of a court of record an affidavit charging
the offense committed. (D) A private citizen having knowledge of the facts who seeks to cause an arrest or prosecution
under this section may file an affidavit charging the offense committed with a reviewing
official for the purpose of review to determine if a complaint should be filed by
the prosecuting attorney or attorney charged by law with the prosecution of offenses
in the court or before the magistrate. A private citizen may file an affidavit charging the offense committed with the
clerk of a court of record before or after the normal business hours of the reviewing
officials if the clerk's office is open at those times. A clerk who receives an affidavit before or after the normal business hours of the
reviewing officials shall forward it to a reviewing official when the reviewing official's
normal business hours resume.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2935.09
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2935.09 cover?
Section 2935.09 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 § 2935.09?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2935.09" (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 § 2935.09 apply to my situation?
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