Ohio § 2937.99
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2937.99, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2937.99.
(A) No person shall fail to appear as required, after having been released pursuant to section 2937.29 of the Revised Code . Whoever violates this section is guilty of failure to appear and shall be punished
as set forth in division (B) or (C) of this section. (B) If the release was in connection with a felony charge or pending appeal after conviction
of a felony, failure to appear is a felony of the fourth degree. (C) If the release was in connection with a misdemeanor charge or for appearance as a
witness, failure to appear is a misdemeanor of the first degree. (D) This section does not apply to misdemeanors and related ordinance offenses arising
under Chapters 4501., 4503., 4505., 4507., 4509., 4510., 4511., 4513., 4517., 4549.,
and 5577. of the Revised Code, except that this section does apply to violations of sections 4511.19 , 4549.02 , and 4549.021 of the Revised Code and ordinance offenses related to sections 4511.19 , 4549.02 , and 4549.021 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2937.99
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2937.99 cover?
Section 2937.99 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 § 2937.99?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2937.99 apply to my situation?
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