Ohio Code § 2949.04

Ohio Code § 2949.04. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2949.04.

When bail is fixed pursuant to division (B) of section 2953.03 or section 2949.02 or 2953.09 of the Revised Code in connection with an appeal, a reduction or increase in the amount of that bail

or other change in that bail shall not be required of the accused during the pendency

of the appeal unless the trial judge or magistrate, or the court in which the appeal

is being prosecuted, finds that there is good cause to reduce or increase the amount

of that bail or good cause for any other change in that bail.  If the court in which the appeal is being prosecuted finds there is good cause to

reduce or increase the amount of that bail or good cause for any other change in that

bail, it shall order the reduction, increase, or other change in accordance with section 2937.011 of the Revised Code , and the new bail shall be in the amount and form so ordered and otherwise be to

the approval of and filed with the clerk of the court in which the appeal is being

prosecuted.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2949.04
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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