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Ohio Rev. Code § 2937.38 (2026)

Forfeiture of bail proceedings - minority no defense

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Effective:
January 1, 1960
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 73 - 103rd General Assembly
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In any matter in which a minor is admitted to bail pursuant to Chapter 2937. of the Revised Code, the minority of the accused shall not be available as a defense to judgment against principal or surety, or against the sale of securities or transfer of cash bail, upon forfeiture.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1955–2020 · leading case: Cleveland (City) v. Loviness, 125 N.E.2d 890 (Ohio Ct. App. 1955).
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Cleveland (City) v. Loviness, 125 N.E.2d 890 (Ohio Ct. App. 1955). · cites it 3× “(§13435-24 GC) also contains provisions for remission or reduction of the penalty of a forfeited recognizance “either under §2937.38 R. C. or by civil action.” We call attention to §2937.”
City of Cleveland v. Young, 190 N.E.2d 42 (Ohio Ct. App. 1963). · cites it 12× “of the Revised Code, there were two methods permissible for the enforcing of forfeited recognizances, namely, the open court method based upon the authority of former Section 2937.38, Revised Code; the other method was derived under the authority of two sections of the Revised…”
State v. Kinser, 2020 Ohio 1219 (Ohio Ct. App. 2020). “In its motion, Castle Bail Bonds requested a 25 day to 40 day extension of time for a show cause hearing pursuant to R.C. 2937.38(C). Muskingum County, Case No.”
— Ohio Rev. Code § 2937.38(C) — 1 case
State v. Kinser, 2020 Ohio 1219 (Ohio Ct. App. 2020). “In its motion, Castle Bail Bonds requested a 25 day to 40 day extension of time for a show cause hearing pursuant to R.C. 2937.38(C). Muskingum County, Case No.”
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