Ohio Code § 2937.03

§ 2937.03.

After the announcement, as provided by section 2937.02 of the Revised Code , the accused shall be arraigned by the magistrate, clerk, or prosecutor of the court

reading the affidavit or complaint, or reading its substance, omitting purely formal

parts, to the accused unless the reading of the affidavit or complaint is waived.  The judge or magistrate shall then inquire of the accused whether the accused understands

the nature of the charge.  If the accused does not indicate understanding, the judge or magistrate shall give

explanation in terms of the statute or ordinance claimed violated.  If the accused is not represented by counsel and expresses a desire to consult with

an attorney at law, the judge or magistrate shall continue the case for a reasonable

time to allow the accused to send for or consult with counsel and shall set bail for

the later appearance if the offense is bailable.  If the accused is not able to make bail, bail is denied, or the offense is not bailable,

the court or magistrate shall require the officer having custody of the accused immediately

to take a message to any attorney at law within the municipal corporation where the

accused is detained, or immediately to make available to the accused use of a telephone

for calling to arrange for legal counsel or bail.