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2017 Ohio Revised Code
Title [29] XXIX CRIMES - PROCEDURE
Chapter 2949 - EXECUTION OF SENTENCE
Section 2949.26 - Disposing of body of executed convict.
Universal Citation: Ohio Rev Code § 2949.26 (2017)
The body of an executed convict shall be returned for burial in any county of the state, to friends who made written request therefor, if made to the warden the day before or on the morning of the execution. The warden may pay the transportation and other funeral expenses, not to exceed fifty dollars.
If no request is made by such friends therefor, such body shall be disposed of as provided by section 1713.34 of the Revised Code and the rules of the director of job and family services.
Effective Date: 07-01-2000.
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