Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 2725 | Habeas Corpus
Section 2725.23 | Persons at Large Upon Writ Not to Be Again Imprisoned.

Effective: October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
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.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 27 | Courts-General Provisions-Special Remedies

Chapter 2725 | Habeas Corpus

Section 2725.01 | Persons Entitled to Writ of Habeas Corpus.

Section 2725.02 | Courts Authorized to Grant Writ.

Section 2725.03 | Jurisdiction for Production or Discharge of Inmate of Institution.

Section 2725.04 | Application for Writ.

Section 2725.05 | Writ Not Allowed.

Section 2725.06 | Writ Must Be Granted.

Section 2725.07 | Clerk Shall Issue Writ.

Section 2725.08 | Designation of Prisoner.

Section 2725.09 | Requisites of Writ.

Section 2725.10 | Form of Writ When Prisoner Not in Custody of an Officer.

Section 2725.11 | Service of Writ.

Section 2725.12 | Execution and Return of Writ.

Section 2725.13 | Return of Writ to Another Judge.

Section 2725.14 | Contents of the Return.

Section 2725.15 | Return Must Be Signed and Sworn To.

Section 2725.16 | Continuance of Cause.

Section 2725.17 | Discharge of Prisoner.

Section 2725.18 | Prisoner May Be Committed or Let to Bail.

Section 2725.19 | Mandatory Commitment for Capital Offense.

Section 2725.20 | Return as Evidence or Plea.

Section 2725.21 | Forfeiture by Clerk for Refusal to Issue Writ.

Section 2725.22 | Failure to Obey Writ.

Section 2725.23 | Persons at Large Upon Writ Not to Be Again Imprisoned.

Section 2725.24 | Prisoner Shall Not Be Removed From Custody of One Officer to Another.

Section 2725.26 | Record of Writs.

Section 2725.27 | Recovery of Forfeitures - Limitations.

Section 2725.28 | Fees and Costs.