Ohio Code § 5728.15
Ohio Code § 5728.15. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5728.15.
(A) As used in this section, “ peace officer ” has the same meaning as in section 2935.01 of the Revised Code . (B) A peace officer, law enforcement agency employing a peace officer, and the state
or any political subdivision associated with a peace officer are not liable in damages
in a civil action for any injury, death, or loss to person or property allegedly caused
by conduct of a peace officer in the course of his performace [ sic ] of any duty required or authorized by this chapter. This section does not affect, and shall not be construed as affecting, any immunity
or defense that a peace officer, law enforcement agency employing a peace officer,
and the state or any political subdivision associated with a peace officer may be
entitled to under another section of the Revised Code or the common law of this state,
including, but not limited to, sections 9.86 , 2744.02 , and 2744.03 of the Revised Code .
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5728.15
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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