# Ohio Crim.R. 2.1: Rule 2.1. Victim’s Rights and Responsibilities

> Ohio · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R2_1

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Crim.R. 2.1
- **Heading:** Rule 2.1. Victim’s Rights and Responsibilities
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Rules of Court / Practice and Procedure / Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure / Ohio Crim.R. 2.1

## Text

Victim’s Rights and Responsibilities.

Whenever a victim has a right to be heard at a public proceeding, the court shall allow the
victim to address the court orally, in writing, or both. When necessary, the court shall
provide the victim with the aid of an interpreter at no expense to the victim.

(B)
Whenever these rules reference a duty to provide notice to the victim or an opportunity for
the victim to be heard, such obligations shall not apply if the court finds that the victim has
either elected not to participate or has failed to respond to sufficient notice of their right to
participate, as provided by law.

(C)
The court shall advise the victim of their right to appeal, where applicable.

## Nearby sections

- [Ohio Crim.R. 1 Rule 1. Scope of Rules: Applicability; Construction; Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R1.md)
- [Ohio Crim.R. 2 Rule 2. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R2.md)
- [Ohio Crim.R. 2.1 Rule 2.1. Victim’s Rights and Responsibilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R2_1.md)
- [Ohio Crim.R. 3 Rule 3. Complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R3.md)
- [Ohio Crim.R. 4 Rule 4. Warrant or Summons; Arrest](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R4.md)
- [Ohio Crim.R. 4.1 Rule 4.1. Optional Procedure in Minor Misdemeanor Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R4_1.md)
- [Ohio Crim.R. 5 Rule 5. Initial Appearance, Preliminary Hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R5.md)
- [Ohio Crim.R. 6 Rule 6. The Grand Jury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R6.md)
- [Ohio Crim.R. 7 Rule 7. The Indictment and the Information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R7.md)
- [Ohio Crim.R. 8 Rule 8. Joinder of Offenses and Defendants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R8.md)
- [Ohio Crim.R. 9 Rule 9. Warrant or Summons Upon Indictment or Information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R9.md)
- [Ohio Crim.R. 10 Rule 10. Arraignment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R10.md)
- [Ohio Crim.R. 11 Rule 11. Pleas, Rights Upon Plea](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R11.md)
- [Ohio Crim.R. 11.1 Rule 11.1. Standard Notice Concerning Possession or Purchase of a Firearm](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_CRIM_R11_1.md)

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