Ohio Admin. Code 124-9-08

Current through all regulations passed and filed through October 28, 2024

Section 124-9-08 - Conviction of a crime

(A) Conviction of any crime in a court of competent jurisdiction is conclusive evidence of the existence of all of the elements of that crime. Conviction of any crime is not conclusive evidence that disciplinary action based upon the conviction is appropriate. The appointing authority shall prove the existence of one or more of the grounds set forth in section 124.34 of the Revised Code as the basis for disciplinary action.

(B) A conviction can be established only through certified copies of the original journal entry from the court in which the conviction was obtained.

(C) Evidence of conviction of a crime is inadmissible unless a connection is established between the crime and the particulars alleged in a disciplinary order.

(D) Indictment for or allegation of a criminal offense does not establish a statutory basis for discipline under section 124.34 of the Revised Code.

Ohio Admin. Code 124-9-08

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 11/29/2023 and 11/29/2028
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 124.03
Rule Amplifies: 124.03, 124.34
Prior Effective Dates: 07/01/1979, 02/14/1986, 03/01/1993

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 02/10/2014 and 02/10/2019
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 124.03
Rule Amplifies: 124.03, 124.34
Prior Effective Dates: 7/1/79, 2/14/86