Ohio · Ohio Revised Code — Title 29, Crimes
Ohio Rev. Code (Criminal) § 2921.52: Using sham legal process
What this law says, in plain English
This statute prohibits creating or using fake legal documents that appear to be court orders, subpoenas, or official process to deceive others. Violations range from fourth-degree to first-degree misdemeanors depending on the specific conduct.
Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.
MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.
This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.