Ohio Code 2981.08 – Right to trial by jury
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Parties to a forfeiture action under this chapter have a right to trial by jury as follows:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 2981.08
- Civil forfeiture: The loss of ownership of property used to conduct illegal activity.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(A) In a criminal forfeiture action, the defendant has the right to trial by jury.
(B) In a civil forfeiture action, the defendant, the state or political subdivision, and third party claimants have the right to trial by jury.