Ohio Code § 2917.03
Ohio Code § 2917.03. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2917.03.
(A) No person shall participate with four or more others in a course of disorderly conduct
in violation of section 2917.11 of the Revised Code : (1) With purpose to commit or facilitate the commission of a misdemeanor, other than
disorderly conduct; (2) With purpose to intimidate a public official or employee into taking or refraining
from official action, or with purpose to hinder, impede, or obstruct a function of
government; (3) With purpose to hinder, impede, or obstruct the orderly process of administration
or instruction at an educational institution, or to interfere with or disrupt lawful
activities carried on at such institution. (B) No person shall participate with four or more others with purpose to do an act with
unlawful force or violence, even though such act might otherwise be lawful. (C) Whoever violates this section is guilty of riot, a misdemeanor of the first degree.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2917.03
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
Verify the text
Statute text is transcribed from the official Ohio Revised Code. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
Common questions
What is the source of Ohio Revised Code § 2917.03?
The text above is transcribed from the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutes of Ohio. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.
What subject does Ohio Revised Code § 2917.03 address?
It addresses the rule set out in the section text. Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.
Is Ohio Revised Code § 2917.03 still in force?
Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Ohio source before relying on this text.
Can this page be used as legal advice?
No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Ohio law to your facts requires a licensed Ohio attorney who can review the specifics.