Ohio § 505.495

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 505.495, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 505.495.

In all cases in which the attendance of witnesses may be compelled for an investigation,

under section 505.494 of the Revised Code , any member of the board of township trustees or of the joint police district board

may administer the requisite oaths.  The board has the same power to compel the giving of testimony by attending witnesses

as is conferred upon courts.  In all such cases, witnesses shall be entitled to the same privileges and immunities

as are allowed witnesses in civil cases.  Witnesses shall be paid the fees and mileage provided for under section 1901.26 of the Revised Code , and the costs of all such proceedings shall be payable from the general fund of

the township or joint police district.

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What does Ohio Revised Code § 505.495 cover?

Section 505.495 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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