Ohio Code § 2941.49

Ohio Code § 2941.49. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2941.49.

Within three days after the filing of an indictment for felony and in every other

case when requested, the clerk of the court of common pleas shall make and deliver

to the sheriff, defendant, or the defendant's counsel, a copy of such indictment.  The sheriff, on receiving such copy, shall serve it on the defendant.  A defendant, without his assent, shall not be arraigned or called on to answer to

an indictment until one day has elapsed after receiving or having an opportunity to

receive in person or by counsel, a copy of such indictment.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2941.49
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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