Law Enforcement Resources
This page is a compilation of resources for members of law enforcement, particularly those who enforce ORC Sec. 955 and 959. If you know of an organization or resource not listed here that may be beneficial to others, please send email to ohiofedhs@gmail.com
The Legislative Service Commission staff updates the Revised Code on an ongoing basis, as it completes its act review of enacted legislation. Updates may be slower during some times of the year, depending on the volume of enacted legislation.
ORC CHAPTER 959 ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY
A clear explanation on who is authorized to enforce ORC Chapter 959: Offenses Relating to Domestic Animals.
OHIO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HANDBOOK - ANIMAL CONTROL
This Chapter of the Handbook addresses a number of topics concerning dogs, including options for administration of Ohio’s dog laws; registration of dogs and kennels; fees and penalties; transfer of dogs; the dog and kennel fund; animal claims; the impounding, disposition, or humane destruction of dogs; dangerous and vicious dogs; contracts with municipalities; rabies quarantines and required vaccinations; and, relationships with humane societies.
OHIO ANIMAL LAW HANDBOOK (updated for 2024) The Ohio Animal Law Handbook is a reference intended for persons who regularly investigate and enforce Ohio laws relating to animal control, cruelty, neglect and abandonment. It includes items the Editors believe will be of most use to investigators. It is not an exhaustive collection of every law pertaining to animals in Ohio. Price includes shipping and handling. Ohio Fed members can access a free, online version of this handbook by clicking here. Edited by J. Jeffrey Holland, Holland & Muirden, Attorneys at Law, in February 2024. Order online (right) or non-profits should download an order form to avoid sales tax. |
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OHIO ANIMAL CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS MANUAL (updated in 2024)Animal cruelty has been a crime in Ohio for more than 140 years. Yet the subject remains misunderstood by many courts, prosecutors, attorneys, the press, and even law enforcement officers. Animal offenses are some of the most difficult to detect and prosecute, largely because the “victim” cannot speak. And unlike other property offenses, animal victims are often owned by the offender, so there is no objective person with an interest in the damaged property to report the crime. The purpose of this manual is to remove some of the mystery and confusion by providing clear explanations, simple standards, and an easy reference for humane agents and other law enforcement officers involved in the investigation and prosecution of animal cruelty, neglect, and abandonment. Order online (right) or non-profits should download an order form to avoid sales tax. |
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FOR MEMBERS ONLY: This online reference is intended for members of the Ohio Animal Welfare Federation who regularly investigate and enforce Ohio laws relating to animal control, cruelty, neglect and abandonment. SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS TIP SHEET - CALCULATING COST OF CARE This tip sheet is meant to provide guidance for determining the amount of a bond or cash deposit that is needed to provide for a seized and impounded animal's care and keeping for thirty (30) days beginning on the date on which the animal was impounded. This tip sheet is now available here for Ohio Fed members. Log in to view. |
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