Section 2945.58 | Alibi.

• Effective: September 14, 2016
• Latest Legislation: House Bill 123 - 131st General Assembly

Whenever a defendant in a criminal cause proposes to offer in the defendant's defense, testimony to establish an alibi on the defendant's behalf, such defendant shall, not less than seven days before the trial of such cause, file and serve upon the prosecuting attorney a notice in writing of the defendant's intention to claim such alibi. Notice shall include specific information as to the place at which the defendant claims to have been at the time of the alleged offense. If the defendant fails to file such written notice, the court may exclude evidence offered by the defendant for the purpose of proving such alibi.

Available Versions of this Section

• October 1, 1953 – House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
• September 14, 2016 – House Bill 123 - 131st General Assembly