Ohio Code § 5924.135

§ 5924.135.

(A) Courts of inquiry to investigate any matter may be convened by the governor or by

any other person designated by the governor for that purpose, whether or not the persons

involved have requested such an inquiry. (B) A court of inquiry consists of three or more commissioned officers.  For each court of inquiry the convening authority shall also appoint counsel for

the court. (C) Any person subject to this code whose conduct is subject to inquiry shall be designated

as a party.  Any person subject to this code or employed in the division of military and naval

affairs, who has a direct interest in the subject of inquiry, has the right to be

designated as a party upon request to the court.  Any person designated as a party shall be given due notice and has the right to

be present, to be represented by counsel, to cross-examine witnesses, and to introduce

evidence. (D) Members of a court of inquiry may be challenged by a party, but only for cause stated

to the court. (E) The members, counsel, the reporter, and interpreters of courts of inquiry shall take

an oath or affirmation to faithfully perform their duties. (F) Witnesses may be summoned to appear and testify and be examined before courts of

inquiry, as provided for courts-martial. (G) Courts of inquiry shall make findings of fact but may not express opinions or make

recommendations unless required to do so by the convening authority. (H) Each court of inquiry shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall be authenticated

by the signatures of the president and counsel for the court and forwarded to the

convening authority.  If the record cannot be authenticated by the president, it shall be signed by a

member in lieu of the president.  If the record cannot be authenticated by the counsel for the court, it shall be

signed by a member in lieu of the counsel.