Ohio § 2941.14
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2941.14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2941.14.
(A) In an indictment for aggravated murder, murder, or voluntary or involuntary manslaughter,
the manner in which, or the means by which the death was caused need not be set forth. (B) Imposition of the death penalty for aggravated murder is precluded unless the indictment
or count in the indictment charging the offense specifies one or more of the aggravating
circumstances listed in division (A) of section 2929.04 of the Revised Code . If more than one aggravating circumstance is specified to an indictment or count,
each shall be in a separately numbered specification, and if an aggravating circumstance
is specified to a count in an indictment containing more than one count, such specification
shall be identified as to the count to which it applies. (C) A specification to an indictment or count in an indictment charging aggravated murder
shall be stated at the end of the body of the indictment or count, and may be in substantially
the following form: “SPECIFICATION (or, SPECIFICATION 1, SPECIFICATION TO THE FIRST COUNT, or SPECIFICATION
1 TO THE FIRST COUNT). The Grand Jurors further find and specify that (set forth the applicable aggravating
circumstance listed in divisions (A)(1) to (10) of section 2929.04 of the Revised
Code. The aggravating circumstance may be stated in the words of the subdivision in which
it appears, or in words sufficient to give the accused notice of the same).”
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2941.14
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2941.14 cover?
Section 2941.14 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 § 2941.14?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2941.14 apply to my situation?
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