Ohio Rev. Code § 5120.31
Appointing special agents and persons
July 12, 1972 House Bill 494 - 109th General Assembly The department of rehabilitation and correction may appoint and commission any competent agency or person, to serve without compensation, as a special agent, investigator, or representative to perform a designated duty for and in behalf of the department. Specific credentials shall be given by the department to each person so designated, and each credential shall state: (A) The name; (B) Agency with which such person is connected; (C) Purpose of appointment; (D) Date of expiration of appointment; (E) Such information as the department considers proper.