Ohio Code § 5924.50

§ 5924.50.

(A) In any case, the sworn testimony contained in the duly authenticated record of proceedings

of a board of officers of a person whose oral testimony cannot be obtained may, if

otherwise admissible under the rules of evidence, be read in evidence by any party

before a court-martial if the accused was a party before the board of officers and

if the same issue was involved or if the accused consents to the introduction of such

evidence. (B) Such testimony may be read in evidence only by the defense in cases extending to

the dismissal of a commissioned officer. (C) Such testimony may also be read in evidence before a court of inquiry or a board

of officers.