Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Rev. Code § 2939.12 (2026)

Clerk of court to issue subpoenas for witnesses

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October 1, 1953

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House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly

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When required by the grand jury, prosecuting attorney, or judge of the court of common pleas, the clerk of the court of common pleas shall issue subpoenas and other process to any county to bring witnesses to testify before such jury.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1990–2018 · leading case: State v. Warner, 564 N.E.2d 18 (Ohio 1990).

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State v. Warner, 564 N.E.2d 18 (Ohio 1990). “11 Therefore, the special prosecutor’s subpoena powers did not infringe on judicial authority. Moreover, prosecutors generally have powers similar to those conferred on the special prosecutor by the Act.”

Svoboda v. Clear Channel Commc'ns, Inc., 805 N.E.2d 559 (Ohio Ct. App. 2004). “04, the broadcaster's privilege, does not refer to a person employed by a newspaper — that individual is covered under R.C. 2939.12, an equivalent statute.”

In re: Grand Jury Subpoena of Byrd, 2018 Ohio 3046 (Ohio Ct. App. 2018). “R.C. 2939.12 authorizes the clerk of court to “issue subpoenas and other process to any county to bring witnesses to testify” “[w]hen required by the grand jury, prosecuting attorney, or judge of the common pleas court.”

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