Ohio Court Rules

Ohio Crim. R. 52 (2026)

Harmless Error and Plain Error

✓ current as of July 2026

(A) Harmless error

Any error, defect, irregularity, or variance which does not affect substantial rights shall be disregarded.

(B) Plain error

Plain errors or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed although they were not brought to the attention of the court.

Effective Date: July 1, 1973