Ohio § 2937.07
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2937.07, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2937.07.
If the offense is a misdemeanor and the accused pleads guilty to the offense, the
court or magistrate shall receive and enter the plea unless the court or magistrate
believes that it was made through fraud, collusion, or mistake. If the court or magistrate believes that it was made through fraud, collusion, or
mistake, the court or magistrate shall enter a plea of not guilty and set the matter
for trial pursuant to Chapter 2938. of the Revised Code. Upon receiving a plea of guilty, the court or magistrate shall call for an explanation
of the circumstances of the offense from the affiant or complainant or the affiant's
or complainant's representatives unless the offense to which the accused is pleading
is a minor misdemeanor in which case the court or magistrate is not required to call
for an explanation of the circumstances of the offense. After hearing the explanation of circumstances, together with any statement of the
accused or after receiving the plea of guilty if an explanation of the circumstances
of the offense is not required, the court or magistrate shall proceed to pronounce
the sentence or shall continue the matter for the purpose of imposing the sentence. A plea to a misdemeanor offense of “no contest” or words of similar import shall constitute
an admission of the truth of the facts alleged in the complaint and that the judge
or magistrate may make a finding of guilty or not guilty from the explanation of the
circumstances of the offense. If the offense to which the accused is entering a plea of “no contest” is a minor
misdemeanor, the judge or magistrate is not required to call for an explanation of
the circumstances of the offense, and the judge or magistrate may base a finding on
the facts alleged in the complaint. If a finding of guilty is made, the judge or magistrate shall impose the sentence
or continue the case for sentencing accordingly. A plea of “no contest” or words of similar import shall not be construed as an admission
of any fact at issue in the criminal charge in any subsequent civil or criminal action
or proceeding.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2937.07
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2937.07 cover?
Section 2937.07 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 § 2937.07?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2937.07 apply to my situation?
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