An affidavit in the form following is sufficient:

Terms Used In Ohio Code 2935.19

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59

“The State of Ohio,

____________________ County, ss:

Before me, A.B., personally came C.D., who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that on or about the ________________ day of ___________________, ____ at the county of ____________________, one E.F. (here describe the offense committed as nearly according to the nature thereof as the case will admit, in ordinary and concise language.)

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this _________ day of ________________________, _____

A.B., Judge”