§ 134.01. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings ascribed to them respectively:

Detention. Arrest, or confinement in any facility for custody of persons charged with or convicted of crime or alleged or found to be delinquent or unruly, or detention for extradition or deportation. "Detention" does not include supervision of probation or parole, nor constraint incidental to release on bail.

Detention facility. Any place used for the confinement of a person charged with or convicted or crime or alleged or found to be delinquent or unruly.

Official proceeding. Any proceeding before a legislative, judicial, administrative, or other governmental agency or official authorized to take evidence under oath, and includes any proceeding before a referee, hearing examiner, commissioner, notary, or other person taking testimony or a deposition in connection with an official proceeding.

Public official. Any elected or appointed officer, or employee, or agent of the state or any political subdivision thereof, whether in a temporary or permanent capacity, and including without limitation legislators, judges, and law enforcement officers.

Public servant. Any of the following:

(1)

Any public official;

(2)

Any person performing ad hoc a governmental function, including without limitation a juror, member of a temporary commission, master, arbitrator, advisor, or consultant;

(3)

A candidate for public office, whether or not he is elected or appointed to the office for which he is a candidate. A person is a candidate for purposes of this division if he has been nominated according to law for election or appointment to public office, or if he has filed a petition or petitions as required by law to have his name placed on the ballot in a primary, general, or special election, or if he campaigns as a write-in candidate in any primary, general, or special election. (R.C. § 2921.01)

(Ord. 24636, passed 1-16-74)