Ohio Rev. Code § 4549.16

Current with legislation from 2024 received as of August 15, 2024.
Section 4549.16 - Arresting officer as witness

Any officer arresting, or participating or assisting in the arrest of, a person charged with violating the motor vehicle or traffic laws of this state, provided the offense is punishable as a misdemeanor, such officer being on duty exclusively or for the main purpose of enforcing such laws is incompetent to testify as a witness in any prosecution against such arrested person if such officer at the time of the arrest was not wearing a distinctive uniform in accordance with section 4549.15 of the Revised Code.

R.C. §4549.16

Effective Date: 10/1/1953.