Ohio Crim. R. 26 (2026)

Physical property, other than contraband, as defined by statute, under the control of a Prosecuting Attorney for use as evidence in a hearing or trial should be returned to the owner at the earliest possible time. To facilitate the early return of such property, where appropriate, and by court order, photographs, as defined in Evid.R. 1001(2), may be taken of the property and introduced as evidence in the hearing or trial. The admission of such photographs is subject to the relevancy requirements of Evid.R. 401, Evid.R. 402, Evid.R. 403, the authentication requirements of Evid.R. 901, and the best evidence requirements of Evid.R. 1002.

Effective Date: July 1, 1981