Ohio Code § 2930.20
Ohio Code § 2930.20. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2930.20.
(A) As used in this section: (1) “Dating relationship” has the same meaning as in section 3113.31 of the Revised Code . (2) “ Dating violence ” means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts against a person with
whom the person engaging in the violence is or was in a dating relationship: (a) Attempting to cause or recklessly causing bodily injury to the other person; (b) Placing the other person by the threat of force in fear of imminent serious physical
harm or committing a violation of section 2903.211 or 2911.211 of the Revised Code ; (c) Committing a sexually oriented offense against the other person. (3) “ Person with whom the person engaging in the violence is or was in a dating relationship ” means an adult who, at the time of the conduct in question, is in a dating relationship
with the person engaging in the violence who also is an adult or who, within the twelve
months preceding the conduct in question, has had a dating relationship with the person
engaging in the violence who also is an adult. (4) “Sexually oriented offense” has the same meaning as in section 2950.01 of the Revised Code . (B) No victim of rape, attempted rape, domestic violence, dating violence, or a sexually
oriented offense or any owner of property where such a victim resides shall be required
to pay reimbursement, either fully or partially, for the cost of any assistance that
a law enforcement officer provides in relation to the rape, attempted rape, domestic
violence, dating violence, or sexually oriented offense.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2930.20
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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