Effective: October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
In proceedings under section 2705.02 of the Revised Code, if the writ is not returnable forthwith, the court may fix the amount of a bond to be given by the accused, with surety to the satisfaction of the sheriff. Upon the return of a writ, when it is not convenient to hear the charge without delay, the court shall fix the amount of a bond to be given, with surety to the satisfaction of the clerk of the court, for the appearance of the accused to answer the charge.
On the execution of such bond, the accused shall be released from custody.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 27 | Courts-General Provisions-Special Remedies
Chapter 2705 | Contempt of Court
Section 2705.01 | Summary Punishment for Contempt.
Section 2705.02 | Acts in Contempt of Court.
Section 2705.04 | Right of Accused to Bail.
Section 2705.05 | Hearings for Contempt Proceedings.
Section 2705.06 | Imprisonment Until Order Obeyed.
Section 2705.07 | Proceedings When Party Released on Bail Fails to Appear.
Section 2705.08 | Release of Prisoner Committed for Contempt.