Ohio Civil Rights Laws
Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last updated June 20, 2016
Below you will find state-specific laws on civil rights in various different contexts, including whether private civil rights actions are permitted, applicable statutes of limitations, and pertinent code provisions. Click on the links below for state-specific civil rights laws.
Explanation of Terms in Civil Rights Laws Chart
| Code Section | Ch. 4112.01, et seq. (Generally) |
| Agency | Civil Rights Commission |
| Administrative Preemption | No |
| Private Action Permitted? | Yes |
| Attorney Fees Recoverable by Plaintiff? | Discretionary |
| Statute of Limitations | 1 yr. |
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