Ohio Court Rules

Ohio Evid. R. 501 (2026)

General Rule

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The privilege of a witness, person, state or political subdivision thereof shall be governed by statute enacted by the General Assembly or by principles of common law as interpreted by the courts of this state in the light of reason and experience.

Effective Date: July 1, 1980