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Resident asks how city law director can prosecute misdemeanors countywide; law director cites Ohio Revised Code 1901.34
Summary
A Williamsport resident asked the council whether the elected Circleville law director has authority to prosecute misdemeanor crimes outside city limits. The city law director responded, citing Ohio Revised Code section 1901.34 as the statutory source of authority.
During the public‑comment portion of the meeting, Timothy Daniel of 20779 Justice Road, Williamsport, asked the Circleville City Council whether the city law director’s authority to prosecute misdemeanor offenses extends across Pickaway County and where that authority comes from.
“Where does the authority for the city law director come from to prosecute misdemeanor crimes across…
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