Ohio Code § 2941.26
Ohio Code § 2941.26. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2941.26.
When, on the trial of an indictment or information, there appears to be a variance
between the statement in such indictment or information and the evidence offered in
proof thereof, in the Christian name or surname, or other description of a person
therein named or described, or in the name or description of a matter or thing therein
named or described, such variance is not ground for an acquittal of the defendant
unless the court before which the trial is had finds that such variance is material
to the merits of the case or may be prejudicial to the defendant.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2941.26
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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