Ohio Code § 2917.05
Ohio Code § 2917.05. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2917.05.
A law enforcement officer or fireman, engaged in suppressing riot or in protecting
persons or property during riot: (A) Is justified in using force, other than deadly force, when and to the extent he has
probable cause to believe such force is necessary to disperse or apprehend rioters; (B) Is justified in using force, including deadly force, when and to the extent he has
probable cause to believe such force is necessary to disperse or apprehend rioters
whose conduct is creating a substantial risk of serious physical harm to persons.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2917.05
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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