2021 Ohio Revised Code
Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure
Chapter 2933 | Peace Warrants; Search Warrants
Section 2933.25 | Form of Search Warrant.

Effective: January 1, 1958

Latest Legislation: House Bill 937 - 102nd General Assembly

Warrants issued under section 2933.21 of the Revised Code shall be substantially in the following form:

State of Ohio, _______________________ County, ss:

To the sheriff (or other officer) of said County, greeting:

Whereas there has been filed with me an affidavit, of which the following is a copy (here copy the affidavit).

These are, therefore, to command you in the name of the State of Ohio, with the necessary and proper assistance, to enter, in the daytime (or in the nighttime) into (here describe the house or place as in the affidavit) of the said _______________ of the township of ________________ in the County aforesaid, and there diligently search for the said goods and chattels, or articles, to wit: here describe the articles as in the affidavit) and that you bring the same or any part thereof, found on such search, and also the body of E.F., forthwith before me, or some other judge or magistrate of the county having cognizance thereof to be disposed of and dealt with according to law.

Given under my hand, this __________ day of

A.B., Judge, County Court

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Ohio may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.