Ohio Code § 2943.033

Ohio Code § 2943.033. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2943.033.

(A) As used in this section, “ person living as a spouse ” means a person who is living or has lived with the defendant in a common law marital

relationship, who otherwise is cohabiting with the defendant, or who otherwise has

cohabited with the defendant within five years prior to the date of the alleged commission

of the act in question. (B) The notice required under division (C) of this section shall be provided to a defendant

when the alleged victim is any of the following: (1) A spouse, person living as a spouse, or former spouse of the defendant; (2) A parent or child of the defendant; (3) A parent or child of a spouse, person living as a spouse, or former spouse of the

defendant; (4) The natural parent of any child of whom the defendant is the other natural or putative

natural parent. (C) Prior to accepting a guilty plea or plea of no contest to an indictment, information,

or complaint that charges a person with a misdemeanor offense of violence, the court

shall inform the defendant either personally or in writing that under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9) it may be unlawful for the person to ship, transport, purchase, or possess a firearm

or ammunition as a result of any conviction for a misdemeanor offense of violence.  The plea may not be vacated based on a failure to inform the person so charged regarding

the restrictions under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9) .

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2943.033
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
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