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2025 Ohio Revised Code
Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure
Chapter 2941 | Indictment
Section 2941.49 | Service of Indictments.
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OH Rev Code § 2941.49 (2025)
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Effective: October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
Within three days after the filing of an indictment for felony and in every other case when requested, the clerk of the court of common pleas shall make and deliver to the sheriff, defendant, or the defendant's counsel, a copy of such indictment. The sheriff, on receiving such copy, shall serve it on the defendant. A defendant, without his assent, shall not be arraigned or called on to answer to an indictment until one day has elapsed after receiving or having an opportunity to receive in person or by counsel, a copy of such indictment.
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