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Section 2938.12 | Presence of defendant required.

Ohio Revised Code
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Title 29 Crimes-Procedure
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Chapter 2938 Trial - Magistrate Courts
 
Effective:
January 1, 1960
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 73 - 103rd General Assembly
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A person being tried for a misdemeanor, either to the court, or to a jury, upon request in writing, subscribed by him, may, with the consent of the judge or magistrate, be tried in his absence, but no right shall exist in the defendant to be so tried. If after trial commences a person being tried escapes or departs without leave, the trial shall proceed and verdict or finding be received and sentence passed as if he were personally present.

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