Ohio § 505.491
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 505.491, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 505.491.
Except as provided in division (D) of section 505.49 or in division (C) of section 509.01 of the Revised Code for a board of township trustees, and except as provided in division (D) of section 505.49 of the Revised Code for a joint police district board, if the board has reason to believe that a chief
of police, patrol officer, or other township or joint police district employee appointed
under division (B) of section 505.49 of the Revised Code or a police constable appointed under division (B) of section 509.01 of the Revised Code has been guilty, in the performance of the official duty of that chief of police,
patrol officer, other township or joint police district employee, or police constable,
of bribery, misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance, misconduct in office, neglect of
duty, gross immorality, habitual drunkenness, incompetence, or failure to obey orders
given that person by the proper authority, the board immediately shall file written
charges against that person. The written charges shall set forth in detail a statement of the alleged guilt and,
at the same time, or as soon thereafter as possible, serve a true copy of those charges
upon the person against whom they are made. The service may be made on the person or by leaving a copy of the charges at the
office or residence of that person. Return of the service shall be made to the board in the same manner that is provided
for the return of the service of summons in a civil action.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 505.491
What does Ohio Revised Code § 505.491 cover?
Section 505.491 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 § 505.491?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 505.491 apply to my situation?
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