Ohio § 5924.85
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5924.85, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5924.85.
(A) Any member of the organized militia who does any of the following is guilty of desertion: (1) Without authority goes or remains absent from the member's unit, organization, or
place of duty with intent to remain away from the unit, organization, or place of
duty permanently; (2) Quits the member's unit, organization, or place of duty with intent to avoid hazardous
duty or to shirk important service; (3) Without being regularly separated from one of the forces of the organized militia
enlists or accepts an appointment in the same or another one of the forces of the
organized militia without fully disclosing the fact that the member has not been regularly
separated; (4) Without being regularly separated from one of the forces of the organized militia
enters any foreign armed services without the authorization of the United States. (B) Any commissioned officer of the organized militia who, after tender of the commissioned
officer's resignation and before notice of its acceptance, quits the commissioned
officer's post or proper duties without leave and with intent to remain away therefrom
permanently is guilty of desertion. (C) Any person found guilty of desertion or attempt to desert shall be punished as a
court-martial may direct.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5924.85
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5924.85 cover?
Section 5924.85 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 § 5924.85?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5924.85 apply to my situation?
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