If the fire marshal or an assistant fire marshal determines that there is evidence sufficient to charge a person with arson or a similar crime, or with a violation of section 3737.62 of the Revised Code, the marshal or assistant marshal may arrest the person or cause the person to be arrested and charged with the offense. The fire marshal or assistant fire marshal shall provide the prosecuting attorney the evidence, the names of witnesses, and a copy of material testimony taken in the case.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 3737.26

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Assistant fire marshal: means any person who is employed by the fire marshal and who carries out specific duties assigned by the fire marshal, including, but not limited to, enforcement of Chapters 3731. See Ohio Code 3737.01
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

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