Effective: January 1, 1974
Latest Legislation: House Bill 511 - 109th General Assembly
A law enforcement officer or fireman, engaged in suppressing riot or in protecting persons or property during riot:
(A) Is justified in using force, other than deadly force, when and to the extent he has probable cause to believe such force is necessary to disperse or apprehend rioters;
(B) Is justified in using force, including deadly force, when and to the extent he has probable cause to believe such force is necessary to disperse or apprehend rioters whose conduct is creating a substantial risk of serious physical harm to persons.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 2917 | Offenses Against the Public Peace
Section 2917.01 | Inciting to Violence.
Section 2917.02 | Aggravated Riot.
Section 2917.031 | Required Proof for Offenses of Riot and Aggravated Riot.
Section 2917.04 | Failure to Disperse.
Section 2917.05 | Use of Force to Suppress Riot or in Protecting Persons or Property During Riot.
Section 2917.11 | Disorderly Conduct.
Section 2917.12 | Disturbing a Lawful Meeting.
Section 2917.13 | Misconduct at Emergency.
Section 2917.21 | Telecommunications Harassment.
Section 2917.211 | Dissemination of Image of Another Person.
Section 2917.31 | Inducing Panic.
Section 2917.32 | Making False Alarms.
Section 2917.33 | Unlawful Possession or Use of a Hoax Weapon of Mass Destruction.
Section 2917.40 | Safety at Live Entertainment Performances.
Section 2917.41 | Misconduct Involving Public Transportation System.
Section 2917.46 | Unauthorized Use of a Block Parent Symbol.