Ohio Code § 2112.05
Ohio Code § 2112.05. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2112.05.
(A) In a guardianship proceeding or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures
that may be available, the testimony of a witness who is located in another state
may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in this state for testimony
taken in another state. The probate court on the court's own motion may order that the testimony of a witness
be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon
which the testimony is to be taken. (B) In a guardianship or protective proceeding, a probate court in this state may permit
a witness located in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone, audiovisual,
or other electronic means. A probate court of this state shall cooperate with the court of the other state
in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony. (C) Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a probate court of this state
by technological means that do not produce an original writing may not be excluded
from evidence on an objection based on the best evidence rule. (D) A probate court of this state may adopt local rules of practice that promote the
use of any device or procedure to facilitate the expeditious disposition of the cases.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2112.05
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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