Ohio Code 2933.03 – Warrant to keep the peace – form
Warrants issued under section 2933.02 of the Revised Code shall be substantially in the following form:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 2933.03
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures; this provision does not affect any law relating to signatures. See Ohio Code 1.59
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
The State of Ohio, __________ County, ss:
To the sheriff or other appropriate peace officer, greeting:
Whereas, a complaint has been filed by one C.D., in writing and upon oath, stating that he has just cause to fear and does fear that one E.F. will (here state the threatened injury or violence according to the fact as sworn to).
These are therefore to command you to forthwith arrest E.F. and bring him before this court to show cause why he should not find surety to keep the peace and be of good behavior toward the citizens of the state generally, and C.D. especially, and for his appearance before the proper court.
Given under my hand, this _____ day of _________________
A.B., Judge, _______________ County Court;
Judge, __________________ Municipal Court;
Mayor, ____________________ Mayor’s Court