Ohio · Ohio Revised Code — Title 29, Criminal Procedure
Ohio Rev. Code (Crim. Proc.) § 2935.14: Right to communicate with counsel
What this law says, in plain English
Law requires arrested persons to be given prompt access to communicate with an attorney or family. Police officers or jailers who violate this right face fines up to $500 or up to 30 days imprisonment.
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