Rule 52 – Harmless Error and Plain Error

May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Ohio

(A) Harmless error. Any error, defect, irregularity, or variance which does not affect substantial rights shall be disregarded.
(B) Plain error. Plain errors or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed although they were not brought to the attention of the court.

Ohio. Crim. R. 52

Effective:July 1, 1973.