Ohio Code § 1907.38

Ohio Code § 1907.38. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 1907.38.

When a witness arrested under section 1907.37 of the Revised Code is brought before the judge of the county court, or when a person in attendance refuses

to testify as a witness, and no valid excuse is shown, the judge may punish the person

as for contempt, and, if he does so, the judge shall enter any fine or imprisonment

imposed on the docket.  An entry indicating a fine has the effect of a judgment in favor of this state against

the witness or person, and it may be enforced against his person or property.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1907.38
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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