Ohio Code § 2903.21
Ohio Code § 2903.21. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2903.21.
(A) No person shall knowingly cause another to believe that the offender will cause serious
physical harm to the person or property of the other person, the other person's unborn,
or a member of the other person's immediate family. In addition to any other basis for the other person's belief that the offender will
cause serious physical harm to the person or property of the other person, the other
person's unborn, or a member of the other person's immediate family, the other person's
belief may be based on words or conduct of the offender that are directed at or identify
a corporation, association, or other organization that employs the other person or
to which the other person belongs. (B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of aggravated menacing. Except as otherwise provided in this division, aggravated menacing is a misdemeanor
of the first degree. If the victim of the offense is an officer or employee of a public children services
agency or a private child placing agency and the offense relates to the officer's
or employee's performance or anticipated performance of official responsibilities
or duties, aggravated menacing is a felony of the fifth degree or, if the offender
previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to an offense of violence, the
victim of that prior offense was an officer or employee of a public children services
agency or private child placing agency, and that prior offense related to the officer's
or employee's performance or anticipated performance of official responsibilities
or duties, a felony of the fourth degree. (C) As used in this section, “ organization ” includes an entity that is a governmental employer.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2903.21
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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