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defendant to rebut presumption in Ohio

33 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 2000–2026 8 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Baker (Slip Opinion)green
ohio · 2016 · cited in 4 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2019–2026
2 sentences

2026State v. Baker, supra, at ¶ 23.

2023The Supreme Court of Ohio has held that “failing to refrigerate a blood specimen for a period of four hours and ten minutes before placing it in transit for analysis is a de minimis error and does not render the test result inadmissible for failure to substantially comply with Ohio Adm.Code 3701-53-0[6(G)].” State v. Baker, 146 Ohio St.3d 456 , 2016-Ohio-451 , 58 N.E.3d 1114, ¶ 21 .

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State v. Browngreen
ohioctapp · 1996 · cited in 10 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2003–2024
2 sentences

2024“Once the state has satisfied this burden and created a presumption of admissibility, the burden then shifts to the defendant to rebut that presumption by demonstrating that he was prejudiced by anything less than strict compliance.” Id., citing State v. Brown, 109 Ohio App.3d 629, 632 (4th Dist. 1996). {¶ 48} Relevant here, Ohio Adm.Code 3701-53-06(F) states that: Blood, urine, and oral fluid containers are to be sealed in a manner such that tampering can be detected and have a label which contains at least the following information: (1) Name of subject; (2) Date and time of collection; (3) N

2014If the state satisfies this burden and creates a presumption of admissibility, ‘the burden then shifts to the defendant to rebut that presumption by demonstrating that he was prejudiced by anything less than strict compliance.’ Id., citing State v. Brown (1996), 109 Ohio App.3d 629, 632 , 672 N.E.2d 1050 .

110
State v. Homangreen
ohio · 2000 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2012–2024
2 sentences

2024“Once the state has satisfied this burden and created a presumption of admissibility, the burden then shifts to the defendant to rebut that presumption by demonstrating that he was prejudiced by anything less than strict compliance.” Id., citing State v. Brown, 109 Ohio App.3d 629, 632 (4th Dist. 1996). {¶ 48} Relevant here, Ohio Adm.Code 3701-53-06(F) states that: Blood, urine, and oral fluid containers are to be sealed in a manner such that tampering can be detected and have a label which contains at least the following information: (1) Name of subject; (2) Date and time of collection; (3) N

2021Id. at ¶ 24. {¶ 20} Although the Ohio Supreme Court has determined that “rigid compliance with the Department of Health regulations is not necessary for test results to be admissible[,]” it has also “limit[ed] the substantial-compliance standard * * * to excusing only errors that are clearly de minimis” or that can be characterized as “‘minor procedural deviations.’” Id. at ¶ 34, citing State v. Steele, 52 Ohio St.2d 187 , 370 N.E.2d 740 (1977); and quoting State v. Homan, 89 Ohio St.3d 421, 426 , 732 N.E.2d 952 (2000). {¶ 21} By adopting this standard, the Supreme Court sought to prevent lowe

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State v. Ossegegreen
ohioctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025"Once the State has met its burden, a presumption of admissibility is created, and the burden then shifts to the defendant to rebut that presumption by demonstrating he [or she] was prejudiced by anything less than strict compliance." State v. Ossege, 2014-Ohio-3186, ¶ 21 (12th Dist.), citing Dugan at ¶ 32 . {¶ 15} Here, the State met its burden of proving substantial compliance with the regulation's witness requirements.

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Village of Bellville v. Kieffabergreen
ohio · 2007 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Bellville v. Kieffaber, 114 Ohio St.3d 124 , 2007-Ohio-3763 , 870 N.E.2d 697 . {¶ 7} Because appellant was charged with a per se violation under R.C. 4511.21(D)(1), and failed to dispute the speed he was measured traveling at by handheld police laser, we find that the court did not err in finding appellant guilty.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Burnside green
ohio · 2003
2 sentences

2023Once the state has satisfied this burden and created a presumption of admissibility, the burden then shifts to the defendant to rebut that presumption by demonstrating that he was prejudiced by anything less than strict compliance. * * * Hence, evidence of prejudice is relevant only after the state demonstrates substantial compliance with the applicable regulation.” (Citations omitted.) Id. {¶ 52} Here, Wood does not argue that the State failed to substantially comply with the health regulation at issue, i.e., Ohio Adm.Code 3701-53-06(G), which requires a blood sample to be refrigerated while

2013Once the state has satisfied this burden and created a presumption of admissibility, the burden then shifts to the defendant to rebut that presumption by demonstrating that he was prejudiced by anything less than strict compliance. * * * Hence, evidence of prejudice is relevant only after the state demonstrates substantial compliance with the applicable regulation.’ Burnside, 100 Ohio St .3d 152, 2003–Ohio– 5372, 797 N.E.2d 71, ¶ 24 .” State v. O'Neill, 175 Ohio App.3d 402 , 887 N.E.2d 394 , 2008–Ohio–818, ¶ 19.” State v. Falconer, 5th Dist.

102004–2024
State v. O'Neill green
ohioctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2013Once the state has satisfied this burden and created a presumption of admissibility, the burden then shifts to the defendant to rebut that presumption by demonstrating that he was prejudiced by anything less than strict compliance. * * * Hence, evidence of prejudice is relevant only after the state demonstrates substantial compliance with the applicable regulation.’ Burnside, 100 Ohio St .3d 152, 2003–Ohio– 5372, 797 N.E.2d 71, ¶ 24 .” State v. O'Neill, 175 Ohio App.3d 402 , 887 N.E.2d 394 , 2008–Ohio–818, ¶ 19.” State v. Falconer, 5th Dist.

2013Once the state has satisfied this burden and created a presumption of admissibility, the burden then shifts to the defendant to rebut that presumption by demonstrating that he was prejudiced by anything less than strict compliance. * * * Hence, evidence of prejudice is relevant only after the state demonstrates substantial compliance with the applicable regulation.’ Burnside, 100 Ohio St .3d 152, 2003–Ohio– 5372, 797 N.E.2d 71, ¶ 24 .” State v. O'Neill, 175 Ohio App.3d 402 , 887 N.E.2d 394 , 2008–Ohio–818, ¶ 19.” State v. Falconer, 5th Dist.

32012–2013
Texas Department of Community Affairs v. Burdine green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

2004Id.

2001Texas Dept. of Community Affairs v. Burdine (1981), 450 U.S. 248 , 67 L.Ed.2d 207 , 101 S.Ct. 1089 .

32000–2004
State v. Plummer green
ohio · 1986
2 sentences

2019Baker, 146 Ohio St.3d 456 , 2016-Ohio-451 , 58 N.E.2d 114, ¶23 . {¶19} Miller has “not alleged at any stage of this proceeding, much less demonstrated, that he has been prejudiced in any way by the state’s failure to comply with the literal requirements of the administrative regulation regarding refrigeration of a urine specimen. [Miller] simply has not demonstrated that this failure even affected the results of his urinalysis, much less that any failure to comply resulted in error detrimental to him.” State v. Plummer, 22 Ohio St.3d 292, 295 , 490 N.E. 2d 902 (1986). {¶20} Miller’s First Assi

2019Baker, 146 Ohio St.3d 456 , 2016-Ohio-451 , 58 N.E.2d 114, ¶23 . {¶19} Miller has “not alleged at any stage of this proceeding, much less demonstrated, that he has been prejudiced in any way by the state’s failure to comply with the literal requirements of the administrative regulation regarding refrigeration of a urine specimen. [Miller] simply has not demonstrated that this failure even affected the results of his urinalysis, much less that any failure to comply resulted in error detrimental to him.” State v. Plummer, 22 Ohio St.3d 292, 295 , 490 N.E. 2d 902 (1986). {¶20} Miller’s First Assi

22013–2019
State v. Steele green
ohio · 1977
2 sentences

2021Id. at ¶ 24. {¶ 20} Although the Ohio Supreme Court has determined that “rigid compliance with the Department of Health regulations is not necessary for test results to be admissible[,]” it has also “limit[ed] the substantial-compliance standard * * * to excusing only errors that are clearly de minimis” or that can be characterized as “‘minor procedural deviations.’” Id. at ¶ 34, citing State v. Steele, 52 Ohio St.2d 187 , 370 N.E.2d 740 (1977); and quoting State v. Homan, 89 Ohio St.3d 421, 426 , 732 N.E.2d 952 (2000). {¶ 21} By adopting this standard, the Supreme Court sought to prevent lowe

2021Id. at ¶ 24. {¶ 20} Although the Ohio Supreme Court has determined that “rigid compliance with the Department of Health regulations is not necessary for test results to be admissible[,]” it has also “limit[ed] the substantial-compliance standard * * * to excusing only errors that are clearly de minimis” or that can be characterized as “‘minor procedural deviations.’” Id. at ¶ 34, citing State v. Steele, 52 Ohio St.2d 187 , 370 N.E.2d 740 (1977); and quoting State v. Homan, 89 Ohio St.3d 421, 426 , 732 N.E.2d 952 (2000). {¶ 21} By adopting this standard, the Supreme Court sought to prevent lowe

12021–2021
State v. Perkins green
ohioctapp · 2019
1 sentence

2021Sandusky No. S-18-010, 2019-Ohio-2049, ¶ 22 , citing State v. Rutherford, 2d Dist.

12021–2021
Miller v. State green
ind · 1944
1 sentence

2019Baker, 146 Ohio St.3d 456 , 2016-Ohio-451 , 58 N.E.2d 114, ¶23 . {¶19} Miller has “not alleged at any stage of this proceeding, much less demonstrated, that he has been prejudiced in any way by the state’s failure to comply with the literal requirements of the administrative regulation regarding refrigeration of a urine specimen. [Miller] simply has not demonstrated that this failure even affected the results of his urinalysis, much less that any failure to comply resulted in error detrimental to him.” State v. Plummer, 22 Ohio St.3d 292, 295 , 490 N.E. 2d 902 (1986). {¶20} Miller’s First Assi

12019–2019
Hoover v. Blackmore green
ohmunictdayton · 1949
1 sentence

2014In support of this assertion, the City cites three civil cases: Chambers v. McFerren, 168 Ohio St. 398 (1959); Bartlett v. McDonald, 59 Ohio App. 85 (7th Dist.1937); Hoover v. Blackmore, 54 Ohio Law Abs. 177 (M.C.1949).

12014–2014
Bartlett v. McDonald green
ohioctapp · 1937
1 sentence

2014In support of this assertion, the City cites three civil cases: Chambers v. McFerren, 168 Ohio St. 398 (1959); Bartlett v. McDonald, 59 Ohio App. 85 (7th Dist.1937); Hoover v. Blackmore, 54 Ohio Law Abs. 177 (M.C.1949).

12014–2014
State v. French green
ohio · 1995
1 sentence

2014If the state satisfies this burden and creates a presumption of admissibility, ‘the burden then shifts to the defendant to rebut that presumption by demonstrating that he was prejudiced by anything less than strict compliance.’ Id., citing State v. Brown (1996), 109 Ohio App.3d 629, 632 , 672 N.E.2d 1050 .

12014–2014
State v. McNamara green
ohioctapp · 1997
1 sentence

2013Id., citing State v. Brown, 109 Ohio App.3d 629, 632 , 672 N.E.2d 1050 (4th Dist.1997). {¶12} In State v. Plummer, 22 Ohio St.3d 292, 294 , 490 N.E.2d 902 (1986), the Ohio Supreme Court recognized that strict compliance with DOH regulations “is not always realistically or humanly possible.” The court said that “there is leeway for substantial, though not literal, compliance with such regulations.” Id.

12013–2013
State v. Falconer neutral
ohioctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2012No. 2011CA00233, 2012-Ohio-2293, ¶24-25 . {¶15} In the instant case, the State did not object to the general nature of the motion to suppress regarding noncompliance with DOH regulations and has therefore waived this issue.

12012–2012
State v. Hoder, 08ca0026 (4-6-2009) neutral
ohioctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2012No. 08CA0026, 2009-Ohio-1647, ¶ 10 . “[T]he burden then shifts to the defendant to rebut that presumption by demonstrating that he was prejudiced by anything less than strict compliance.” Burnside at ¶ 24. “[M]inor procedural deviations” from the regulations are excusable under the substantial compliance standard.

12012–2012
State v. French green
ohio · 1995
1 sentence

2008If the state satisfies this burden and creates a presumption of admissibility, "the burden then shifts to the defendant to rebut that presumption by demonstrating that he was prejudiced by anything less than strict compliance." Id., citing State v. Brown (1996), 109 Ohio App.3d 629 , 632 . {¶ 19} Price first asserts that the results of his blood tests were not admissible and should have been suppressed, since the state failed to prove it complied with Ohio Adm. Code 3701-53-01 (B), and 3701-53-06 (C) and (D), when his blood sample was tested.

12008–2008
State v. Cyrus green
ohio · 1992
1 sentence

2002Cyrus, supra. In the present case, Wildi has failed to demonstrate that the trial court's decision in establishing the provisions of the sentence was unreasonable, arbitrary or unconscionable.

12002–2002
Brewer v. Cleveland City Schools Board of Education green
ohioctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2001Brewer v. Cleveland Bd. of Edn. (1997), 122 Ohio App.3d 378 , 701 N.E.2d 1023 , citing to McDonnell Douglas, supra. Once the plaintiff has set forth a prima facie case of discrimination, the burden shifts to the defendant to rebut the presumption of discrimination by producing evidence that its actions regarding the plaintiff were taken based on legitimate nondiscriminatory reasons.

2001Brewer v. Cleveland Bd. of Edn. (1997), 122 Ohio App.3d 378 , 701 N.E.2d 1023 , citing to McDonnell Douglas, supra. Once the plaintiff has set forth a prima facie case of discrimination, the burden shifts to the defendant to rebut the presumption of discrimination by producing evidence that its actions regarding the plaintiff were taken based on legitimate nondiscriminatory reasons.

12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 4511.19 (18) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 1547.11 (5) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2945.67 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

LA 62 (1939–2022) OH 33 (2000–2026) WA 29 (1935–2025) PA 29 (1822–2023) TX 24 (1923–2023) IL 21 (1967–2026) CT 15 (1961–2026) NC 12 (1883–2015) IN 9 (1998–2016) MO 8 (1873–2015) MI 8 (1919–2025) NY 7 (1898–2013) IA 7 (1874–1966) AL 7 (1914–2002) CA 6 (1944–2004) OK 6 (1915–1995) NJ 5 (1986–2025) VA 4 (1998–2023) DC 4 (2007–2016) KY 4 (2010–2026) MS 4 (1956–2016) MT 3 (2009–2009) WV 3 (1962–1996) FL 3 (1990–2010) WI 3 (1908–2024) CO 3 (1979–2003) ND 3 (1936–1993) MD 2 (2006–2012)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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