Ohio § 2949.25
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2949.25, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2949.25.
(A) At the execution of a death sentence, only the following persons may be present: (1) The warden of the state correctional institution in which the sentence is executed
or a deputy warden, any other person selected by the director of rehabilitation and
correction to ensure that the death sentence is executed, any persons necessary to
execute the death sentence by lethal injection, and the number of correction officers
that the warden thinks necessary; (2) The sheriff of the county in which the prisoner was tried and convicted; (3) The director of rehabilitation and correction, or the director's agent; (4) Physicians of the state correctional institution in which the sentence is executed; (5) The clergyperson in attendance upon the prisoner, and not more than three other persons,
to be designated by the prisoner, who are not confined in any state institution; (6) Not more than three persons to be designated by the immediate family of the victim; (7) Representatives of the news media as authorized by the director of rehabilitation
and correction. (B) The director shall authorize at least one representative of a newspaper, at least
one representative of a television station, and at least one representative of a radio
station to be present at the execution of the sentence under division (A)(7) of this
section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2949.25
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2949.25 cover?
Section 2949.25 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 § 2949.25?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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