Section 2933.04 | Warrant to keep the peace - hearing.

• Effective: March 17, 1987
• Latest Legislation: House Bill 412 - 116th General Assembly

When the accused in brought before the municipal, county, or mayor's court pursuant to sections 2933.02 and 2933.03 of the Revised Code, he shall be heard in his defense. If it is necessary for just cause to adjourn the hearing, the municipal or county court judge or mayor involved may order such adjournment. The judge or mayor also may direct the sheriff or other peace officer having custody of the accused to detain him in the county jail or other appropriate detention facility until the cause of delay is removed, unless a bond in a sum fixed by the judge or mayor but not to exceed five hundred dollars, with sufficient surety, is given by the accused. A delay shall not exceed two days.

Available Versions of this Section

• March 17, 1987 – House Bill 412 - 116th General Assembly