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2025 Ohio Revised Code
Title 3 | Counties
Chapter 301 | Organization
Section 301.15 | Selection of Seat of Justice.

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OH Rev Code § 301.15 (2025)
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Effective: April 9, 2025

Latest Legislation: House Bill 497 - 135th General Assembly

Within sixty days after their appointment, the commissioners provided for by section 301.14 of the Revised Code, or any two of them, shall assemble at some convenient place in the new county. Twenty days' notice of the time, place, and purpose of such meeting shall be given using at least one of the following methods:

(A) By publication in the print or digital edition of a newspaper of general circulation in the county;

(B) On the official public notice web site established under section 125.182 of the Revised Code;

(C) On the web site and social media account of the county.

When assembled, after having taken the oath of office prescribed by sections 3.22 and 3.23 of the Revised Code, such commissioners shall proceed to examine and select the most proper place as a seat of justice, as near the center of the county as possible, having regard to the situation, extent of population, quality of land, and the convenience and interest of the inhabitants.

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