2012 Ohio Revised Code
Title [29] XXIX CRIMES - PROCEDURE
Chapter 2945 - TRIAL
Section 2945.58 - Alibi.


Ohio Rev Code § 2945.58 (2012) What's This?

Whenever a defendant in a criminal cause proposes to offer in his defense, testimony to establish an alibi on his behalf, such defendant shall, not less than three days before the trial of such cause, file and serve upon the prosecuting attorney a notice in writing of his intention to claim such alibi. Notice shall include specific information as to the place at which the defendant claims to have been at the time of the alleged offense. If the defendant fails to file such written notice, the court may exclude evidence offered by the defendant for the purpose of proving such alibi.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953

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