Ohio · Ohio Revised Code — Title 29, Criminal Procedure
Ohio Rev. Code (Crim. Proc.) § 2935.09: Person having knowledge of offense to file affidavit - official review before complaint filed
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes the procedural process by which peace officers and private citizens may file affidavits to initiate arrest or prosecution of someone accused of committing an offense, including review by judicial or prosecutorial officials.
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