Ohio Rev. Code § 2945.43

Current with legislation from 2024 received as of March 20, 2024.
Section 2945.43 - Defendant may testify

On the trial of a criminal cause, a person charged with an offense may, at his own request, be a witness, but not otherwise. The failure of such person to testify may be considered by the court and jury and may be made the subject of comment by counsel.

R.C. §2945.43

Effective Date: 10/1/1953.