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Ohio Rev. Code § 2935.19 (2026)

Form of affidavit

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Effective:
May 9, 2000
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 495 - 123rd General Assembly
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An affidavit in the form following is sufficient:

"The State of Ohio,

____________________ County, ss:

Before me, A.B., personally came C.D., who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that on or about the ________________ day of ___________________, ____ at the county of ____________________, one E.F. (here describe the offense committed as nearly according to the nature thereof as the case will admit, in ordinary and concise language.)

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this _________ day of ________________________, _____

A.B., Judge"
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1955–2012 · leading case: State v. Jones, 2012-Ohio-1301.
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State v. Jones, 2012-Ohio-1301. “See also R.C. 2935.19. {¶26} However, the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Ohio provide that no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation.”
Hummel v. Ohio Elections Comm'n, 706 N.E.2d 416 (Ohio Ct. App. 10th Dist. 1997). · cites it 2× “A complaint shall be submitted to the commission in one of two forms: "(1) By affidavit by an individual based on personal knowledge in the following format: “(d) Clearly set forth the specific source or basis of the personal knowledge and be signed and sworn before a notary…”
City of Toledo v. Miscikowski, 132 N.E.2d 231 (Ohio Ct. App. 1955). · cites it 2× “” Section 2935.19, Revised Code (Section 13432-18, General Code), prescribes the form of affidavit pursuant to which a warrant for arrest may be issued.”
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