# Ohio Rev. Code § 2943.05: Form of plea of former conviction

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T29_C2943_S2943.05

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 2943.05
- **Heading:** Form of plea of former conviction
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 29 / Chapter 2943 / § 2943.05

## Text

October 1, 1953 House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly If a defendant pleads that he has had former judgment of conviction or acquittal, or has been once in jeopardy, he must set forth in his plea the court, time, and place of such conviction, acquittal, or jeopardy. No claim of former judgment of conviction or acquittal, or jeopardy may be given in evidence under the plea of not guilty.

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