Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Ohio

Arrest of a County Sheriff?

My question is this. Who would have the authority to place an elected county sheriff under arrest for a violation of Ohio Revised Code? Is a county sheriff subject to arrest for a violation of ORC? Specifically, a county sheriff has 45 days to either issue or deny in writing a concealed carry permit for a lawful citizen per ORC. If the sheriff doesn't do either of these, failing to issue a permit, and not provide a written reason for the same, they violate state statute. I am in Summit County, Ohio.

Thank You,

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Asked on 10/08/05, 2:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Arrest of a County Sheriff?

Failing to issue a permit is not a crime and the shriff is not going to be arrested for his delay. You may be able to bring a civil lawsuit to force him to act on your application, but he may still turn you down.

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Answered on 10/09/05, 8:05 pm


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