Current with legislation from 2024 received as of August 15, 2024.
Section 2901.03 - Abrogation of common law offenses(A) No conduct constitutes a criminal offense against the state unless it is defined as an offense in the Revised Code.(B) An offense is defined when one or more sections of the Revised Code state a positive prohibition or enjoin a specific duty, and provide a penalty for violation of such prohibition or failure to meet such duty.(C) This section does not affect any power of the general assembly under Section 8 of Article II, Ohio Constitution, nor does it affect the power of a court to punish for contempt or to employ any sanction authorized by law to enforce an order, civil judgment, or decree.Effective Date: 1/1/1974.