§ 2945.03. Control of trial

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Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 › Chapter 2945 › § 2945.03

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October 1, 1953 House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly The judge of the trial court shall control all proceedings during a criminal trial, and shall limit the introduction of evidence and the argument of counsel to relevant and material matters with a view to expeditious and effective ascertainment of the truth regarding the matters in issue.

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