Ohio Code § 509.02

Ohio Code § 509.02. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 509.02.

Except as otherwise provided in section 3.061 of the Revised Code , each constable, before entering upon the discharge of official duties, shall give

bond to the state in a sum of not less than five hundred nor more than two thousand

dollars, conditioned for the faithful and diligent discharge of official duties, and

with sureties resident of the township.  The amount of the bond and its sureties shall be approved by the board of township

trustees.  The bond shall be deposited with the township fiscal officer.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 509.02
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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