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OH HB600
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/15/2024
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Troy
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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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