Ohio Code § 2969.26
Ohio Code § 2969.26. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2969.26.
(A) If an inmate commences a civil action or appeal against a government entity or employee
and if the inmate's claim in the civil action or the inmate's claim in the civil action
that is being appealed is subject to the grievance system for the state correctional
institution, jail, workhouse, or violation sanction center in which the inmate is
confined, the inmate shall file both of the following with the court: (1) An affidavit stating that the grievance was filed and the date on which the inmate
received the decision regarding the grievance. (2) A copy of any written decision regarding the grievance from the grievance system. (B) If the civil action or appeal is commenced before the grievance system process is
complete, the court shall stay the civil action or appeal for a period not to exceed
one hundred eighty days to permit the completion of the grievance system process.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2969.26
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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