Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Rev. Code § 311.05 (2026)

Conduct of deputies

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The sheriff shall only be responsible for the neglect of duty or misconduct in office of any of his deputies if he orders, has prior knowledge of, participates in, acts in reckless disregard of, or ratifies the neglect of duty or misconduct in office of the deputy.