Effective: March 10, 2000
Latest Legislation: House Bill 137 - 123rd General Assembly
(A) No person, without privilege to do so and with purpose to prevent, obstruct, or delay the performance by a public official of any authorized act within the public official's official capacity, shall do any act that hampers or impedes a public official in the performance of the public official's lawful duties.
(B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of obstructing official business. Except as otherwise provided in this division, obstructing official business is a misdemeanor of the second degree. If a violation of this section creates a risk of physical harm to any person, obstructing official business is a felony of the fifth degree.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 2921 | Offenses Against Justice and Public Administration
Section 2921.01 | Offenses Against Justice and Public Administration General Definitions.
Section 2921.03 | Intimidation.
Section 2921.05 | Retaliation.
Section 2921.12 | Tampering With Evidence.
Section 2921.13 | Falsification - in Theft Offense - to Purchase Firearm.
Section 2921.14 | Making or Causing False Report of Child Abuse or Neglect.
Section 2921.15 | Making False Allegation of Peace Officer Misconduct.
Section 2921.21 | Compounding a Crime.
Section 2921.22 | Failure to Report a Crime or Knowledge of a Death or Burn Injury.
Section 2921.23 | Failure to Aid a Law Enforcement Officer.
Section 2921.24 | Disclosure of Confidential Information.
Section 2921.25 | Peace Officer's Home Address Not to Be Disclosed During Trial.
Section 2921.29 | Failure to Disclose Personal Information.
Section 2921.31 | Obstructing Official Business.
Section 2921.32 | Obstructing Justice.
Section 2921.321 | Assaulting or Harassing Police Dog or Horse or Service Dog.
Section 2921.33 | Resisting Arrest.
Section 2921.331 | Failure to Comply With Order or Signal of Police Officer.
Section 2921.35 | Aiding Escape or Resistance to Lawful Authority.
Section 2921.37 | Arrest Powers of Person in Charge of Detention Facility.
Section 2921.38 | Harassment by Inmate.
Section 2921.41 | Theft in Office.
Section 2921.42 | Having an Unlawful Interest in a Public Contract.
Section 2921.43 | Soliciting or Accepting Improper Compensation.
Section 2921.44 | Dereliction of Duty.
Section 2921.45 | Interfering With Civil Rights.
Section 2921.51 | Impersonation of Peace Officer or Private Police Officer.