Ohio § 2939.21
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2939.21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2939.21.
(A) Once every three months, the grand jurors shall visit the county jail, examine its
condition, and inquire into the discipline and treatment of the prisoners, their habits,
diet, and accommodations. (B)(1) If a multicounty correctional center or multicounty-municipal correctional center
is established as described in section 307.93 of the Revised Code to serve two or more counties, once every three months, the grand jurors of any or
all of the counties served by the center may visit the facility, examine its contents,
and inquire into the discipline and treatment of the prisoners, their habits, diet,
and accommodations. Only one visit by grand jurors may be made under this division during any three-month
period. (2) If a municipal-county correctional center is established as described in section 307.93 of the Revised Code to serve a county, once every three months, the grand jurors of the county may visit
the facility, examine its contents, and inquire into the discipline and treatment
of the prisoners, their habits, diet, and accommodations. (C) When grand jurors visit a jail under division (A), (B)(1), or (B)(2) of this section,
they shall report on the matters specified in the particular division to the court
of common pleas of the county served by the grand jurors in writing. The clerk of the court of common pleas shall forward a copy of the report to the
department of rehabilitation and correction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2939.21
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2939.21 cover?
Section 2939.21 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.
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