Rule 10.04. Standard Notice Concerning Possession or Purchase of a Firearm

(A) Requirement A court that has jurisdiction to convict a person of a misdemeanor offense of violence against a family or household member shall provide notice to the defendant pursuant to R.C. 2943.033.

(B) Form In every case prior to accepting a guilty plea or plea of no contest to an indictment, information, or complaint that charges a person with a misdemeanor offense of violence against a family or household member, a court shall use a form that is substantially similar to "Form 10.04-A" unless the court provides oral notice to the defendant. FORM 10.04-A: NOTICE CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OR PURCHASE OF FIREARMS Amended: April 15, 2021 Discard all previous versions of this form FORM 10.04-A: NOTICE CONCERNING POSSESSION OR PURCHASE OF FIREARMS NOTE : Rule 10.04 of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio requires notice of possible firearm restrictions be provided to the Defendant before entering a guilty plea or plea of no contest to a misdemeanor crime of violence against a family or household member. Pursuant to R.C. 2943.033, you are advised that if you enter a guilty plea or plea of no contest to a misdemeanor crime involving violence where you are or were any of the following: • The spouse, person living as a spouse, former spouse of the Alleged Victim; • The parent or child of the Alleged Victim; • The parent or child of a spouse, person living as a spouse, or former spouse of the Alleged Victim; • The natural parent of any child of whom the Alleged Victim is the other natural parent or the putative natural parent it may be unlawful for you to ship, transport, purchase, or possess a firearm or ammunition as a result of any conviction for a misdemeanor offense of violence pursuant to federal law under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9). If you have any questions whether this law makes it illegal for you to ship, transport, purchase, or possess a firearm or ammunition, you should consult an attorney.