Ohio Code § 2935.21
Ohio Code § 2935.21. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2935.21.
When the offense charged is a misdemeanor, the magistrate or court, before issuing
the warrant, may require the complainant, or if the magistrate considers the complainant
irresponsible, may require that said complainant procure a person to be liable for
the costs if the complaint is dismissed, and the complainant or other person shall
acknowledge himself so liable, and such court or magistrate shall enter such acknowledgment
on his docket. Such bond shall not be required of an officer authorized to make arrests when in
the discharge of his official duty, or other person or officer authorized to assist
the prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of offenders.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2935.21
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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