Ohio § 705.21
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 705.21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 705.21.
The legislative authority of a municipal corporation, or any committee thereof authorized
by it, may compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers,
and other evidence at any meeting of such legislative authority or committee, and
for that purpose may issue subpoenas or attachments in any case of injury or investigation,
to be signed by the presiding officer of such legislative authority or chairman of
such committee, which shall be served and executed by any officer authorized to serve
subpoenas and other processes. If any witness refuses to testify to any acts within his knowledge, or to produce
any papers or books in his possession, or under his control, relating to the matter
under inquiry, before the legislative authority or any such committee, the legislative
authority may commit the witness to prison for contempt. No witness shall be excused from testifying touching his knowledge or 1 the matter under investigation in any such inquiry, but such testimony shall not
be used against him in any criminal prosecution, except for perjury. 1
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 705.21
What does Ohio Revised Code § 705.21 cover?
Section 705.21 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 § 705.21?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 705.21" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 705.21 apply to my situation?
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