Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 2935 | Arrest, Citation, and Disposition Alternatives
Section 2935.033 | Peace Officer May Assist Federal Officer Under Patriot Act.

Effective: April 14, 2006
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 9 - 126th General Assembly
(A) Any peace officer may render assistance to any federal law enforcement officer who has arrest authority under the "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA Patriot Act) Act of 2001," Pub. L. No. 107-056, 115 Stat. 272, as amended, if both of the following apply:
(1) There is a threat of imminent physical danger to the federal law enforcement officer, a threat of physical harm to another person, or any other serious emergency situation present.
(2) Either the federal law enforcement officer requests emergency assistance or it appears that the federal law enforcement officer is unable to request assistance, and the circumstances reasonably indicate that assistance is appropriate.
(B) "Federal law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as in section 9.88 of the Revised Code.

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Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure

Chapter 2935 | Arrest, Citation, and Disposition Alternatives

Section 2935.01 | Arrest, Citation, and Disposition Alternatives Definitions.

Section 2935.011 | Officer or Employee of Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation Included as Peace Officer.

Section 2935.02 | Accused May Be Arrested in Any County.

Section 2935.03 | Authority to Arrest Without Warrant - Pursuit Outside Jurisdiction.

Section 2935.031 | Motor Vehicle Pursuit Policy.

Section 2935.032 | Written Policy and Procedure for Responding to Domestic Violence Incidents or Protection Order Violations.