(A) As used in Chapters 2931. to 2953. of the Revised Code, “magistrate” includes county court judges, police justices, mayors of municipal corporation, and judges of other courts inferior to the court of common pleas.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 2931.01

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Probate: Proving a will

(B) As used in Chapters 2931. to 2953., except sections 2933.21 to 2933.33, of the Revised Code:

(1) “Judge” does not include the probate judge.

(2) “Court” does not include the probate court.

(3) “Clerk” does not include the clerk of the probate court.