State, Ex Rel. Baker v. Tehan

From the evidence presented, it appears that the petitioner was in lawful custody, charged with a violation of probation. It also appears that the petitioner was brought before the court, that no counsel for him was present, that no statement by anyone charging violation of the terms of probation was made, and that the court summarily revoked probation and made its order accordingly.

In State v. Nowak, Jr., 91 Ohio App., 401, 108 N. E. (2d), 377, it is stated in the fourth paragraph of the syllabus:

“The minimum requirements of a judicial inquiry include a public hearing in open court with…