(A) No person shall threaten to commit or threaten to cause to be committed a specified offense when both of the following apply:
(1) The person makes the threat with purpose to do any of the following:
(a) Intimidate or coerce a civilian population;
(b) Influence the policy of any government by intimidation or coercion;
(c) Affect the conduct of any government by the threat or by the specified offense.
(2) As a result of the threat, the person causes a reasonable expectation or fear of the imminent commission of the specified offense.
(B) It is not a defense to a charge of a violation of this section that the defendant did not have the intent or capability to commit the threatened specified offense or that the threat was not made to a person who was a subject of the threatened specified offense.
(C) Whoever violates this section is guilty of making a terroristic threat, a felony of the third degree. Section 2909.25 of the Revised Code applies regarding an offender who is convicted of or pleads guilty to a violation of this section.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 15
cases (7 in the last 5 years), 2005–2025 · leading case: State v. Klingel, 2017-Ohio-1183, 88 N.E.3d 455.
State v. Klingel, 2017-Ohio-1183, 88 N.E.3d 455. · cites it 10דIn arguing that his comments were protected by the First Amendment, Klingel references his “private conversation” with A.U.”
State v. Pirani, 2024-Ohio-3060. · cites it 26דBut in his brief, he has not raised an argument based on the text of R.C. 2909.23 or directed us to any legal authority that would suggest that the State had to prove he committed or attempted to commit the specified offense in this case.”
State v. Hansen, 2013-Ohio-1735. · cites it 6ד) {¶5} On April 18, 2012, the State filed a motion to amend the complaint to also include subsection (A)(2) under R.C. 2909.23, which was granted. (Id.) {¶6} On April 20, 2012, Hansen waived her right to a preliminary hearing and agreed to have this matter bound over to the…”
State v. Steiner, 2022-Ohio-2088. · cites it 9דSteiner was indicted on one count of making terroristic threats in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1)(c). The case proceeded to trial, at the conclusion of which a jury found Mr.”
Godwin v. Facebook, Inc., 2020-Ohio-4834, 160 N.E.3d 372. · cites it 3דR.C. 2909.23, entitled “making terroristic threat” provides that “[n]o person shall threaten to commit or threaten to cause to be committed a specified offense when * * * [t]he person makes the threat with purpose to * * * [i]ntimidate or coerce a civilian population” and “as a…”
State of West Virginia v. Zachary Allen Knotts, Jr., 760 S.E.2d 479 (W. Va. 2014). · cites it 2ד14 See Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2909.23 (A)(1)(a)(LexisNexis 2010) (“No person shall threaten to commit or threaten to cause to be committed a specified offense when both of the following apply: (1) The person makes the threat with the purpose to do any of the following: (a)…”
State v. Laber, 2013-Ohio-2681. · cites it 7ד” SECOND ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR: “THE TRIAL COURT JUDGE ABUSED HIS DISCRETION BY TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION APPELLANT’S PRIOR RECORD AND IMPOSING A SENTENCE FOR THREE YEARS FOR VIOLATING R.C. §2909.23.” THIRD ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR: “PROBABLE CAUSE DID NOT EXIST FOR APPELLANT’S…”
In re C.R., 2021-Ohio-1969. “” Because of this threat, mother was arrested and charged with one count of making terroristic threats in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1)(b).2 {¶ 3} One week later, on September 25, 2019, the juvenile court held a shelter care hearing, at which mother consented to C.”
In re K.S., 2025-Ohio-2641. · cites it 4דR.C. 2909.23(A). K.S. admitted to Collins that he had told the other boys that they should not come to school the next day.”
In re B.F., 2017-Ohio-609. “22(B)(3) and (E)(3), and one count of making terroristic threats in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1)(c) and (C), felonies of the third degree.”
State v. Roach, 845 N.E.2d 537 (Ohio Ct. App. 5th Dist. 2005). · cites it 4ד{¶ 11} As stated above, on August 12, 2004, appellee was indicted on one count of making terroristic threats, in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1) and (B)(2)(e). Appellee requested and the state responded to a request for discovery and a bill of particulars.”
State v. Steiner, 2024-Ohio-2470. · cites it 2דSteiner was indicted on one count of making terroristic threats in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1)(c). The case proceeded to trial, at the conclusion of which a jury found Mr.”
State v. Klingel, 2017-Ohio-1183, 88 N.E.3d 455. “In arguing that his comments were protected by the First Amendment, Klingel references his “private conversation” with A.U.”
State v. Pirani, 2024-Ohio-3060. “But in his brief, he has not raised an argument based on the text of R.C. 2909.23 or directed us to any legal authority that would suggest that the State had to prove he committed or attempted to commit the specified offense in this case.”
In re K.S., 2025-Ohio-2641. “R.C. 2909.23(A). K.S. admitted to Collins that he had told the other boys that they should not come to school the next day.”
State v. Laber, 2013-Ohio-2681. “” SECOND ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR: “THE TRIAL COURT JUDGE ABUSED HIS DISCRETION BY TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION APPELLANT’S PRIOR RECORD AND IMPOSING A SENTENCE FOR THREE YEARS FOR VIOLATING R.C. §2909.23.” THIRD ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR: “PROBABLE CAUSE DID NOT EXIST FOR APPELLANT’S…”
State v. Klingel, 2017-Ohio-1183, 88 N.E.3d 455. “In arguing that his comments were protected by the First Amendment, Klingel references his “private conversation” with A.U.”
State v. Pirani, 2024-Ohio-3060. “But in his brief, he has not raised an argument based on the text of R.C. 2909.23 or directed us to any legal authority that would suggest that the State had to prove he committed or attempted to commit the specified offense in this case.”
State v. Roach, 845 N.E.2d 537 (Ohio Ct. App. 5th Dist. 2005). “{¶ 11} As stated above, on August 12, 2004, appellee was indicted on one count of making terroristic threats, in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1) and (B)(2)(e). Appellee requested and the state responded to a request for discovery and a bill of particulars.”
Ohio Rev. Code § 2909.23(A)(1)(a): 1 case
In re K.S., 2025-Ohio-2641. “R.C. 2909.23(A). K.S. admitted to Collins that he had told the other boys that they should not come to school the next day.”
Ohio Rev. Code § 2909.23(A)(1)(a)(2): 1 case
State v. Laber, 2013-Ohio-2681. “” SECOND ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR: “THE TRIAL COURT JUDGE ABUSED HIS DISCRETION BY TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION APPELLANT’S PRIOR RECORD AND IMPOSING A SENTENCE FOR THREE YEARS FOR VIOLATING R.C. §2909.23.” THIRD ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR: “PROBABLE CAUSE DID NOT EXIST FOR APPELLANT’S…”
Ohio Rev. Code § 2909.23(A)(1)(b): 1 case
In re C.R., 2021-Ohio-1969. “” Because of this threat, mother was arrested and charged with one count of making terroristic threats in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1)(b).2 {¶ 3} One week later, on September 25, 2019, the juvenile court held a shelter care hearing, at which mother consented to C.”
Ohio Rev. Code § 2909.23(A)(1)(c): 5 cases
State v. Hansen, 2013-Ohio-1735. “) {¶5} On April 18, 2012, the State filed a motion to amend the complaint to also include subsection (A)(2) under R.C. 2909.23, which was granted. (Id.) {¶6} On April 20, 2012, Hansen waived her right to a preliminary hearing and agreed to have this matter bound over to the…”
State v. Pirani, 2024-Ohio-3060. “But in his brief, he has not raised an argument based on the text of R.C. 2909.23 or directed us to any legal authority that would suggest that the State had to prove he committed or attempted to commit the specified offense in this case.”
State v. Steiner, 2022-Ohio-2088. “Steiner was indicted on one count of making terroristic threats in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1)(c). The case proceeded to trial, at the conclusion of which a jury found Mr.”
In re B.F., 2017-Ohio-609. “22(B)(3) and (E)(3), and one count of making terroristic threats in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1)(c) and (C), felonies of the third degree.”
State v. Steiner, 2024-Ohio-2470. “Steiner was indicted on one count of making terroristic threats in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1)(c). The case proceeded to trial, at the conclusion of which a jury found Mr.”
Ohio Rev. Code § 2909.23(A)(1)(c)(2): 1 case
State v. Roach, 845 N.E.2d 537 (Ohio Ct. App. 5th Dist. 2005). “{¶ 11} As stated above, on August 12, 2004, appellee was indicted on one count of making terroristic threats, in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1) and (B)(2)(e). Appellee requested and the state responded to a request for discovery and a bill of particulars.”
Ohio Rev. Code § 2909.23(A)(2): 4 cases
State v. Klingel, 2017-Ohio-1183, 88 N.E.3d 455. “In arguing that his comments were protected by the First Amendment, Klingel references his “private conversation” with A.U.”
State v. Steiner, 2022-Ohio-2088. “Steiner was indicted on one count of making terroristic threats in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1)(c). The case proceeded to trial, at the conclusion of which a jury found Mr.”
State v. Hansen, 2013-Ohio-1735. “) {¶5} On April 18, 2012, the State filed a motion to amend the complaint to also include subsection (A)(2) under R.C. 2909.23, which was granted. (Id.) {¶6} On April 20, 2012, Hansen waived her right to a preliminary hearing and agreed to have this matter bound over to the…”
State v. Steiner, 2024-Ohio-2470. “Steiner was indicted on one count of making terroristic threats in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1)(c). The case proceeded to trial, at the conclusion of which a jury found Mr.”
Ohio Rev. Code § 2909.23(A)(c): 1 case
State v. Hansen, 2013-Ohio-1735. “) {¶5} On April 18, 2012, the State filed a motion to amend the complaint to also include subsection (A)(2) under R.C. 2909.23, which was granted. (Id.) {¶6} On April 20, 2012, Hansen waived her right to a preliminary hearing and agreed to have this matter bound over to the…”
Ohio Rev. Code § 2909.23(A)(l)(a): 1 case
State of West Virginia v. Zachary Allen Knotts, Jr., 760 S.E.2d 479 (W. Va. 2014). “14 See Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2909.23 (A)(1)(a)(LexisNexis 2010) (“No person shall threaten to commit or threaten to cause to be committed a specified offense when both of the following apply: (1) The person makes the threat with the purpose to do any of the following: (a)…”
Ohio Rev. Code § 2909.23(A)(l)(c)(2): 1 case
State v. Roach, 845 N.E.2d 537 (Ohio Ct. App. 5th Dist. 2005). “{¶ 11} As stated above, on August 12, 2004, appellee was indicted on one count of making terroristic threats, in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1) and (B)(2)(e). Appellee requested and the state responded to a request for discovery and a bill of particulars.”
Ohio Rev. Code § 2909.23(B): 3 cases
State v. Pirani, 2024-Ohio-3060. “But in his brief, he has not raised an argument based on the text of R.C. 2909.23 or directed us to any legal authority that would suggest that the State had to prove he committed or attempted to commit the specified offense in this case.”
State v. Klingel, 2017-Ohio-1183, 88 N.E.3d 455. “In arguing that his comments were protected by the First Amendment, Klingel references his “private conversation” with A.U.”
State v. Steiner, 2022-Ohio-2088. “Steiner was indicted on one count of making terroristic threats in violation of R.C. 2909.23(A)(1)(c). The case proceeded to trial, at the conclusion of which a jury found Mr.”
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