(A) As used in this section, “prosecutor” has the same meaning as in section 2935.01 of the Revised Code.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 4734.35

  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • 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.

(B) The prosecutor in any case against any chiropractor holding a valid license issued under this chapter shall promptly notify the state chiropractic board of any of the following:

(1) A plea of guilty to, or a finding of guilt by a jury or court of, a felony, or a case in which the trial court issues an order of dismissal upon technical or procedural grounds of a felony charge;

(2) A plea of guilty to, or a finding of guilt by a jury or court of, a misdemeanor committed in the course of practice, or a case in which the trial court issues an order of dismissal upon technical or procedural grounds of a charge of a misdemeanor, if the alleged act was committed in the course of practice;

(3) A plea of guilty to, or a finding of guilt by a jury or court of, a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, or a case in which the trial court issues an order of dismissal upon technical or procedural grounds of a charge of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.

(C) The report shall include the name and address of the chiropractor, the nature of the offense for which the action was taken, and the certified court documents recording the action. The board may prescribe and provide forms for prosecutors to make reports under this section. The form may be the same as the form required to be provided under section 2929.42 of the Revised Code.