1. (A) As used in this section:

   1. (1) "Dating relationship" has the same meaning as in section 3113.31 of the Revised Code.

   2. (2) "Dating violence" means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts against a person with whom the person engaging in the violence is or was in a dating relationship:

      1. (a) Attempting to cause or recklessly causing bodily injury to the other person;
      2. (b) Placing the other person by the threat of force in fear of imminent serious physical harm or committing a violation of section 2903.211 or 2911.211 of the Revised Code;
      3. (c) Committing a sexually oriented offense against the other person.
   3. (3) "Person with whom the person engaging in the violence is or was in a dating relationship" means an adult who, at the time of the conduct in question, is in a dating relationship with the person engaging in the violence who also is an adult or who, within the twelve months preceding the conduct in question, has had a dating relationship with the person engaging in the violence who also is an adult.
   4. (4) "Sexually oriented offense" has the same meaning as in section 2950.01 of the Revised Code.
2. (B) No victim of rape, attempted rape, domestic violence, dating violence, or a sexually oriented offense or any owner of property where such a victim resides shall be required to pay reimbursement, either fully or partially, for the cost of any assistance that a law enforcement officer provides in relation to the rape, attempted rape, domestic violence, dating violence, or sexually oriented offense.

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