2011 Ohio Revised Code
Title [23] XXIII COURTS - COMMON PLEAS
Chapter 2305: JURISDICTION; LIMITATION OF ACTIONS
2305.15 Tolling during defendant's absence, concealment or imprisonment.


OH Rev Code § 2305.15 What's This?

(A) When a cause of action accrues against a person, if the person is out of the state, has absconded, or conceals self, the period of limitation for the commencement of the action as provided in sections 2305.04 to 2305.14, 1302.98, and 1304.35 of the Revised Code does not begin to run until the person comes into the state or while the person is so absconded or concealed. After the cause of action accrues if the person departs from the state, absconds, or conceals self, the time of the person’s absence or concealment shall not be computed as any part of a period within which the action must be brought.

(B) When a person is imprisoned for the commission of any offense, the time of the person’s imprisonment shall not be computed as any part of any period of limitation, as provided in section 2305.09, 2305.10, 2305.11, 2305.113, or 2305.14 of the Revised Code, within which any person must bring any action against the imprisoned person.

Effective Date: 04-11-2003

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