Ohio Code § 2937.16

Ohio Code § 2937.16. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2937.16.

When an accused enters into a recognizance or is committed in default thereof, the

judge or magistrate shall require such witnesses against the prisoner as he finds

necessary, to enter into a recognizance to appear and testify before the proper court

at a proper time, and not depart from such court without leave.  If the judge or magistrate finds it necessary he may require such witnesses to give

sufficient surety to appear at such court.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2937.16
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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