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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The coroner may issue any writ required by sections 313.01 to 313.22 of the Revised Code, to any constable of the county in which a body is found as described in section 313.12 of the Revised Code, or if the emergency so requires, to any discreet person of the county, and such person is entitled to receive for the services rendered the same fees as elected constables. Every constable, or other person so appointed, who fails to execute any warrant directed to him, shall forfeit and pay twenty-five dollars, which amount shall be recovered upon the complaint of the coroner, before any court having jurisdiction thereof. All such forfeitures shall be for the use of the county.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Ohio Revised Code Title III. Counties § 313.20 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/oh/title-iii-counties/oh-rev-code-sect-313-20/
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