§ 737.01 Director of public safety
§ 737.02 General duties – records – contracts
§ 737.021 Division of traffic engineering and safety in department of public safety
§ 737.022 Authority of director of public safety to promulgate certain traffic regulations
§ 737.03 Management of certain institutions – contracts and expenditures
§ 737.04 Mutual aid contracts for police protection
§ 737.041 Providing police service without contract
§ 737.05 Composition and control of police department
§ 737.051 City auxiliary police unit – city parking enforcement unit
§ 737.052 Felony conviction precludes or terminates employment
§ 737.06 Chief of police
§ 737.07 Hours of work for policemen in cities – leave of absence
§ 737.08 Composition and control of city fire department
§ 737.081 Criminal records check
§ 737.082 Employee status of volunteer firefighter
§ 737.09 Chief of fire department
§ 737.10 Additional patrolmen and firemen in emergency situation
§ 737.11 General duties of police and fire departments
§ 737.111 Fines, rewards and fees of police department credited to general fund
§ 737.112 Fines, proceeds and fees of fire department credited to general fund
§ 737.12 Suspension of police and fire personnel
§ 737.13 Classification of service – rules and regulations
§ 737.14 Relief for members of police or fire department
§ 737.15 Appointment of village marshal
§ 737.16 Appointment of deputy marshals, police officers, night guards and special police officers
§ 737.161 Village auxiliary police unit – parking enforcement unit
§ 737.162 Felony conviction precludes or terminates employment
§ 737.17 Probationary period – final appointment
§ 737.171 Procedure for removal of village marshal
§ 737.18 General powers of village police officers
§ 737.19 Powers and duties of village marshal
§ 737.20 Disposition of fines and penalties
§ 737.21 Municipal fire regulations, department, companies, and rescue units
§ 737.22 Appointment of fire chief or fire prevention officer and firefighters
§ 737.221 Criminal records check
§ 737.222 Employee status of volunteer firefighter
§ 737.23 Schooling of officers and firemen of fire department
§ 737.24 Legislative authority may purchase engines and equipment
§ 737.25 Buildings for department
§ 737.27 Investigation of fires
§ 737.28 Erection of houses and business structures – removal
§ 737.29 Property recovered by police
§ 737.31 Disposition to claimant
§ 737.32 Sale or donation of unclaimed property
§ 737.33 Expenses of storage and sale – notice
§ 737.37 Power of legislative authority to regulate
§ 737.40 Voluntary motor vehicle decal registration program
§ 737.41 Municipal probation services fund
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Terms Used In Ohio Code > Chapter 737 - Public Safety

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Another: when used to designate the owner of property which is the subject of an offense, includes not only natural persons but also every other owner of property. See Ohio Code 1.02
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Certified nurse practitioner: means an advanced practice registered nurse who holds a current, valid license issued under Chapter 4723 of the Revised Code and is designated as a certified nurse practitioner in accordance with section 4723. See Ohio Code 1.64
  • Certified nurse-midwife: means an advanced practice registered nurse who holds a current, valid license issued under Chapter 4723 of the Revised Code and is designated as a certified nurse-midwife in accordance with section 4723. See Ohio Code 1.64
  • Charity: An agency, institution, or organization in existence and operating for the benefit of an indefinite number of persons and conducted for educational, religious, scientific, medical, or other beneficent purposes.
  • Clinical nurse specialist: means an advanced practice registered nurse who holds a current, valid license issued under Chapter 4723 of the Revised Code and is designated as a clinical nurse specialist in accordance with section 4723. See Ohio Code 1.64
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • 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
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Physician assistant: means an individual who is licensed under Chapter 4730 of the Revised Code to provide services as a physician assistant to patients under the supervision, control, and direction of one or more physicians. See Ohio Code 1.64
  • Plea agreement: An arrangement between the prosecutor, the defense attorney, and the defendant in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for special considerations. Source:
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Registered mail: includes certified mail and "certified mail" includes registered mail. See Ohio Code 1.02
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • state agency: except as otherwise provided in the title, means every organized body, office, or agency established by the laws of the state for the exercise of any function of state government. See Ohio Code 1.60
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes all the states. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Uphold: The decision of an appellate court not to reverse a lower court decision.