No continuance at any stage of the proceeding, including that for determination of a motion, shall extend for more than ten days unless both the state and the accused consent thereto. Any continuance or delay in ruling contrary to the provisions of this section shall, unless procured by defendant or his counsel, be grounds for discharge of the defendant forthwith.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2937.21
Continuances
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case City of Columbus v. Nappi (1966)
Most recently applied in City of Columbus v. Nappi (February 1966)
Effective: January 1, 1960; Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 73 - 103rd General Assembly
Official source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission). Reproduced from public-domain Ohio statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.