Ohio Code § 2921.03
Ohio Code § 2921.03. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2921.03.
(A) No person, knowingly and by force, by unlawful threat of harm to any person or property,
or by filing, recording, or otherwise using a materially false or fraudulent writing
with malicious purpose, in bad faith, or in a wanton or reckless manner, shall attempt
to influence, intimidate, or hinder a public servant, a party official, or an attorney
or witness involved in a civil action or proceeding in the discharge of the person’s
the duties of the public servant, party official, attorney, or witness. (B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of intimidation, a felony of the third degree. (C) A person who violates this section is liable in a civil action to any person harmed
by the violation for injury, death, or loss to person or property incurred as a result
of the commission of the offense and for reasonable attorney's fees, court costs,
and other expenses incurred as a result of prosecuting the civil action commenced
under this division. A civil action under this division is not the exclusive remedy of a person who incurs
injury, death, or loss to person or property as a result of a violation of this section.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2921.03
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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