The prosecuting attorney shall not enter a nolle prosequi in any cause without leave of the court, on good cause shown, in open court. A nolle prosequi entered contrary to this section is invalid.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2941.33
Nolle prosequi how entered
Known as the Judy's Law
The act spans §§ 2941–2941 (87 sections).
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case 365 F. Supp. 1251 - Sander v. State of Ohio (1973)
Most recently applied in State v. Davis, 08ca009412 (12-22-2008) (December 2008)
Effective: October 1, 1953; Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
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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.