Section 2937.02 | Court to inform defendant of charge and rights.
When, after arrest, the accused is taken before a court or magistrate, or when the accused appears pursuant to terms of summons or notice, the affidavit or complaint being first filed, the court or magistrate shall, before proceeding further:
(A) Inform the accused of the nature of the charge against him and the identity of the complainant and permit the accused or his counsel to see and read the affidavit or complaint or a copy thereof;
(B) Inform the accused of his right to have counsel and the right to a continuance in the proceedings to secure counsel;
(C) Inform the accused of the effect of pleas of guilty, not guilty, and no contest, of his right to trial by jury, and the necessity of making written demand therefor;
(D) If the charge be a felony, inform the accused of the nature and extent of possible punishment on conviction and of the right to preliminary hearing. Such information may be given to each accused individually or, if at any time there exists any substantial number of defendants to be arraigned at the same session, the judge or magistrate may, by general announcement or by distribution of printed matter, advise all those accused concerning those rights general in their nature, and informing as to individual matters at arraignment.
Available Versions of this Section
- January 1, 1960 – Senate Bill 73 - 103rd General Assembly [ View January 1, 1960 Version ]
- March 23, 2015 – Senate Bill 207 - 130th General Assembly [ View March 23, 2015 Version ]