Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Rev. Code § 2945.41 (2026)

Rules applicable in criminal cases

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The rules of evidence in civil causes, where applicable, govern in all criminal causes.

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Cited in 7 cases, 1957–1986 · leading case: Ohio v. Tims, 224 N.E.2d 348 (Ohio 1967).
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Ohio v. Tims, 224 N.E.2d 348 (Ohio 1967). · cites it 2× “Section 2945.41, Revised Code, provides: “The rules of evidence in civil causes, where applicable, govern in all criminal causes.”
State v. Morgan, 509 N.E.2d 428 (Ohio Ct. App. 1st Dist. 1986). “R.C. 2945.41 makes “[t]he rules of evidence in civil causes, where applicable, govern in all criminal causes.”
State v. Johnson, 528 N.E.2d 567 (Ohio Ct. App. 5th Dist. 1986). “See R.C. 2945.41, and Staff Note to Evid. R. 601(A).”
State v. Corkran, 209 N.E.2d 437 (Ohio 1965). · cites it 2× “On failure to comply with such order, the court may exclude the paper or document if offered in evidence * * As making the quoted statute applicable to a criminal case, defendant cites Section 2945.41, Revised Code, which provides: “The rules of evidence in civil causes, where…”
State v. Pigott, 197 N.E.2d 911 (Ohio Ct. App. 8th Dist. 1964). · cites it 2× “He contends further that under Section 2945.41, Revised Code, to the effect that, “The rules of evidence in civil causes, where applicable, govern in all criminal causes,” he should have been permitted to inspect and copy the statements.”
Wickline v. Alvis, 144 N.E.2d 207 (Ohio Ct. App. 10th Dist. 1957). · cites it 4× “Section 2945.41, Revised Code, provides as follows: “The rules of evidence in civil causes, where applicable, govern in all criminal causes.”
City of Dayton v. Thomas, 193 N.E.2d 521 (Ohio Ct. App. 1963). · cites it 2× “33, Revised Code, which section is made applicable in criminal cases by Section 2945.41, Revised Code. No such statement was offered in evidence, nor does it appear that it was used in the examination of witnesses.”
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