A defendant who is arrested, on motion, at any time before judgment in the action, may apply to the court in which suit is brought, if in session, and, in vacation, to a judge thereof, or to any judge of a court of record of the state, to vacate the order of arrest or to reduce the amount of the bail. The court or judge shall allow him such time for preparation and the hearing of the motion as is just. Reasonable notice of such motion must be given to the plaintiff.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 2713.26

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59

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