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Section 2725.23 | Persons at large upon writ not to be again imprisoned.

Ohio Revised Code
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Title 27 Courts-General Provisions-Special Remedies
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Chapter 2725 Habeas Corpus
 
Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
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A person who is set at large upon a writ of habeas corpus shall not be imprisoned again for the same offense, unless by the legal order or process of the court in which he is bound by recognizance to appear, or other court having jurisdiction of the cause or offense.

No person shall knowingly, contrary to sections 2725.01 to 2725.28, inclusive, of the Revised Code, recommit, imprison, or cause to be recommitted or imprisoned, for the same offense, or pretended offense, a person so set at large, or knowingly aid or assist therein.

Whoever violates this section shall forfeit to the party aggrieved five hundred dollars, notwithstanding any colorable pretense or variation in the warrant or commitment.

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