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OH HB600

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Troy

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Origin

House of Representatives

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends sections 733.72 and 733.77 of the Revised Code to require parties filing complaints against municipal officers to pay the officer's legal expenses if the officer is acquitted at trial
  • Requires complainants to furnish sufficient security for costs and expenses, including the accused officer's legal expenses, before the probate judge acts on the complaint
  • Mandates that all trial costs and expenses, including legal expenses, be charged to the complaining party if the accused officer is acquitted
  • Allows the probate judge discretion to apportion costs among the complaining party, accused officer, and municipal corporation in cases where the accused is not acquitted
  • Prohibits charges against an acquitted officer and prevents officers under appeal from exercising their office functions until the order is finally reversed or vacated

Legislative Description

Regards municipal officer's legal expenses upon complaint

State and Local Government : Local Government

Last Action

Referred to committee: Government Oversight

5/21/2024

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight5/21/2024

Full Bill Text

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