Effective: March 17, 1998
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 98 - 122nd General Assembly
The court of common pleas has original jurisdiction of all crimes and offenses, except in cases of minor offenses the exclusive jurisdiction of which is vested in courts inferior to the court of common pleas.
A judge of a court of common pleas does not have the authority to dismiss a criminal complaint, charge, information, or indictment solely at the request of the complaining witness and over the objection of the prosecuting attorney or other chief legal officer who is responsible for the prosecution of the case.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 2931 | Jurisdiction; Venue
Section 2931.01 | Definitions Pertaining to Jurisdiction and Venue.
Section 2931.02 | Criminal Jurisdiction - County Courts.
Section 2931.03 | Criminal Jurisdiction - Common Pleas Courts.
Section 2931.04 | Criminal Jurisdiction - Municipal Courts.
Section 2931.06 | Special Constables.
Section 2931.07 | Return of Recognizances.
Section 2931.18 | Employment of Attorneys by Humane Society.
Section 2931.29 | Change of Venue Procedure.