New Franklin City Ordinances: Evidence: Judicial Notice of ordinance (§ 125.200)
Chapter 125: Municipal Court
In the trial of violations of the ordinances of the City, a copy of a City ordinance which is certified by the Clerk of the City shall constitute prima facie evidence of such ordinance. If such certified copy is on file with the Clerk of the Municipal Division and readily available for inspection by the parties, the Judge may take judicial notice of such ordinance without further proof.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 68 of the city's PDF
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.