Ohio Revised Code (Last Updated: January 27, 2016) |
Title 27. XXVII COURTS - GENERAL PROVISIONS - SPECIAL REMEDIES |
Chapter 2725. HABEAS CORPUS |
Section 2725.17. Discharge of prisoner
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When the judge has examined the cause of caption and detention of a person brought before him as provided in section 2725.12 of the Revised Code, and is satisfied that such person is unlawfully imprisoned or detained, he shall forthwith discharge such person from confinement. On such examination, the judge may disregard matters of form or technicalities in any mittimus or order of commitment by a court or officer authorized by law to commit.
Effective Date: 10-01-1953