New Franklin Interference with Legal Process ordinance (§ 210.155)
Chapter 210: Offenses · Article III. Offenses Concerning Administration of Justice
A. A person commits the offense of interference with legal process if, knowing any person is authorized by law to serve process, for the purpose of preventing such person from effecting the service of any process, he/she interferes with or obstructs such person.
B. "Process" includes any writ, summons, subpoena, warrant other than an arrest warrant, or other process or order of a court.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 44 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.