Ohio Code § 2729.02
Ohio Code § 2729.02. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2729.02.
To enable the probate court to make restoration of lost or destroyed records as provided
in section 2729.01 of the Revised Code , the probate judge may make such rules and regulations governing the proceedings
for taking testimony and ascertaining the facts with reference to their restoration
as he deems necessary. If such records are lost by fire, riot, or civil commotion, such judge may appoint
a commissioner to take testimony and report it with his findings thereon, in matters
of their restoration. All such evidence shall be taken before such commissioner unless, upon the application
of the parties, a reference is ordered to a special master commissioner, in which
case the costs of reference shall be paid by the parties.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2729.02
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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