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2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2929 | Penalties and Sentencing › Section 2929.41 | Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences.

Effective:
September 28, 2012
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 337 - 129th General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, division (C) of section 2929.14, or division (D) or (E) of section 2971.03 of the Revised Code, a prison term, jail term, or sentence of imprisonment shall be served concurrently with any other prison term, jail term, or sentence of imprisonment imposed by a court of this state, another state, or the United States. Except as provided in division (B)(3) of this section, a jail term or sentence of imprisonment for misdemeanor shall be served concurrently with a prison term or sentence of imprisonment for felony served in a state or federal correctional institution.
(B)(1) A jail term or sentence of imprisonment for a misdemeanor shall be served consecutively to any other prison term, jail term, or sentence of imprisonment when the trial court specifies that it is to be served consecutively or when it is imposed for a misdemeanor violation of section 2907.322, 2921.34, or 2923.131 of the Revised Code.
When consecutive sentences are imposed for misdemeanor under this division, the term to be served is the aggregate of the consecutive terms imposed, except that the aggregate term to be served shall not exceed eighteen months.
(2) If a court of this state imposes a prison term upon the offender for the commission of a felony and a court of another state or the United States also has imposed a prison term upon the offender for the commission of a felony, the court of this state may order that the offender serve the prison term it imposes consecutively to any prison term imposed upon the offender by the court of another state or the United States.
(3) A jail term or sentence of imprisonment imposed for a misdemeanor violation of section 4510.11, 4510.14, 4510.16, 4510.21, or 4511.19 of the Revised Code shall be served consecutively to a prison term that is imposed for a felony violation of section 2903.06, 2903.07, 2903.08, or 4511.19 of the Revised Code or a felony violation of section 2903.04 of the Revised Code involving the operation of a motor vehicle by the offender and that is served in a state correctional institution when the trial court specifies that it is to be served consecutively.
When consecutive jail terms or sentences of imprisonment and prison terms are imposed for one or more misdemeanors and one or more felonies under this division, the term to be served is the aggregate of the consecutive terms imposed, and the offender shall serve all terms imposed for a felony before serving any term imposed for a misdemeanor.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2929 | Penalties and Sentencing › Section 2929.42 | Notice of Conviction Sent to Licensing Board.

Effective:
January 1, 2004
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 490 - 124th General Assembly
(A) The prosecutor in any case against any person licensed, certified, registered, or otherwise authorized to practice under Chapter 3719., 4715., 4723., 4729., 4730., 4731., 4734., or 4741. of the Revised Code shall notify the appropriate licensing board, on forms provided by the board, of any of the following regarding the person:
(1) A plea of guilty to, or a conviction of, a felony, or a court order dismissing a felony charge on technical or procedural grounds;
(2) A plea of guilty to, or a conviction of, a misdemeanor committed in the course of practice or in the course of business, or a court order dismissing such a misdemeanor charge on technical or procedural grounds;
(3) A plea of guilty to, or a conviction of, a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, or a court order dismissing such a charge on technical or procedural grounds.
(B) The report required by division (A) of this section shall include the name and address of the person, the nature of the offense, and certified copies of court entries in the action.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2929 | Penalties and Sentencing › Section 2929.44 | Court-Ordered to Receive Mental Health Evaluations; Reports to Local Law Enforcement Agencies.

Effective:
September 4, 2013
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 7 - 130th General Assembly
(A) As used in this section:
(1) "Local law enforcement agency" means the police department of a municipal corporation in which an offense occurred or, if the offense did not occur in a municipal corporation, the sheriff of the county in which the offense occurred.
(2) "Mental illness" has the same meaning as in section 5122.01 of the Revised Code.
(3) "Offense of violence" has the same meaning as in section 2901.01 of the Revised Code.
(B) If a court orders a person who pleads guilty to or who is convicted of an offense of violence to receive a mental health evaluation or treatment for a mental illness, the court shall report the conviction and required evaluation or treatment to the local law enforcement agency. The local law enforcement agency shall enter the conviction and required treatment into the national crime information center supervised release file through the law enforcement automated data system. The information reported and entered shall include all of the following:
(1) The name of the court providing the information;
(2) The offense or offenses of violence to which the offender pleaded guilty or of which the offender was convicted;
(3) Any other information required for the entry of information into the national crime information center supervised release file.
(C) Information entered into the national crime information center supervised release file pursuant to this section shall remain in the file until further order of the court.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.011 | Constitutional Rights of Crime Victims.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a victim or the victim's other lawful representative from asserting the rights enumerated in Ohio Constitution, Article I, Section 10a.
Last updated March 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.041 | Victim Right to Interpreter.

Effective:
July 7, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 16 - 135th General Assembly
(A) Pursuant to the "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990," 104 Stat. 327, 42 U.S.C. 12101, as amended, a victim with a disability has the right to a registered or certified American sign language interpreter on the registry for interpreters for the deaf at all court proceedings, all meetings with the prosecutor, and all investigative contacts with law enforcement, the probation department, the department of rehabilitation and correction, and the department of youth services, at no cost to the victim. The costs of the interpreter shall be paid for as follows:
(1) By the court at all court proceedings and for all contacts with the probation department;
(2) By the prosecutor at all meetings with the prosecutor;
(3) By the law enforcement agency for all investigative contacts with law enforcement;
(4) By the custodial agency for all contacts with the department of rehabilitation and correction or the department of youth services.
(B)(1) A victim who is non-English speaking or has limited English proficiency has the right to a certified, provisional, registered, or language-skilled foreign language interpreter at all of the following at no cost to the victim:
(a) Court proceedings;
(b) Meetings with the prosecutor;
(c) Investigative contacts with law enforcement except that law enforcement officers in the field may utilize technology assisted interpretation if interpretation services are not reasonably available;
(d) Contacts with the probation department;
(e) Contacts with the department of rehabilitation and correction, and the department of youth services.
(2) The costs of a foreign language interpreter described in division (B)(1) of this section shall be paid for as follows:
(a) By the court at all court proceedings and for all contacts with the probation department;
(b) By the prosecutor at all meetings with the prosecutor;
(c) By the law enforcement agency for all investigative contacts with law enforcement;
(d) By the custodial agency for all contacts with the department of rehabilitation and correction or the department of youth services.
(C) The victim's right to a certified, provisional, registered, or language-skilled foreign language interpreter under division (B) of this section is subject to availability but is not subject to the cost of retaining an interpreter. Any agency described in division (B) of this section that is unable to provide a victim with an interpreter as required by division (B) of this section shall maintain records of the agency's attempt to comply with this requirement.
Last updated September 7, 2023 at 12:51 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.042 | Notice for Inactive Cases.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
In all inactive cases involving one or more criminal offenses or delinquent acts for which the statute of limitations is longer than three years, the law enforcement agency investigating the criminal offense or delinquent act shall provide the victim and victim's representative, if applicable, with notice as to whether an inactive case is reopened or closed, unless the victim has waived the right to notifications.
Last updated March 10, 2023 at 10:02 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.044 | Self Identification by Victim.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
A person who has not previously been identified as a victim by law enforcement, including a person claiming to be directly or proximately harmed as a result of the criminal offense or delinquent act, shall affirmatively identify the person's self to law enforcement, the prosecutor, and the courts in order to receive the information and exercise the rights described in this chapter.
Last updated March 10, 2023 at 10:03 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.051 | Custodial Agency Notification of Law Enforcement Agency.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
A custodial agency shall notify the investigating law enforcement agency of the incarceration of a defendant or detention of an alleged juvenile offender once the investigating law enforcement agency is known to the custodial agency.
Last updated March 10, 2023 at 10:04 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.061 | Notice of Charges to Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Effective:
October 12, 2016
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 158 - 131st General Assembly
(A) If a person is charged in a complaint, indictment, or information with any crime or specified delinquent act or with any other violation of law, and if the case involves a victim that the prosecutor in the case knows is a person with a developmental disability, in addition to any other notices required under this chapter or under any other provision of law, the prosecutor in the case shall send written notice of the charges to the department of developmental disabilities. The written notice shall specifically identify the person so charged.
(B) As used in this section, " developmental disability" has the same meaning as in section 5123.01 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.062 | Notification of Victim's Injuries.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
A victim described in division (H) of section 2930.01 of the Revised Code may provide the prosecutor, or if it is a delinquency proceeding and a prosecutor is not involved in the case may provide the court, in the victim's case with written notification of the victim's injuries at any time. Upon receipt of the written notification, the prosecutor or court shall give the victim all of the information specified in division (C) of section 2930.06 of the Revised Code if the prosecutor has not already done so.
Last updated March 9, 2023 at 3:48 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.063 | Copies of Case Documents.

Effective:
July 7, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 16 - 135th General Assembly
(A) Unless otherwise provided, a victim, victim's attorney, or victim's representative has the right to receive copies free of charge of any of the following:
(1) Court records available for public access related to the victim's case, including the offender's payment history in the criminal or delinquency matter when sentenced to pay restitution, a fine, or incarceration costs;
(2) Any certificate of judgment obtained by a victim executing on a restitution order;
(3) The judgment entry ordering restitution be paid from the offender to the victim;
(4) Any proceedings in aid of execution thereof from the clerk. Certified copies may be requested and provided by the clerk at actual cost.
(B) A victim, victim's attorney, or victim's representative may obtain a video recording or audio recording of the offender's criminal or delinquency court proceedings that has been previously prepared for the actual cost to copy the video recording or audio recording. If a written transcript of the court proceedings has been previously prepared, the victim, victim's attorney, or victim's representative may obtain a copy of the transcript at the same reduced cost that is available to a party to the case.
(C) Any copies provided pursuant to this section may be provided in electronic format.
Last updated September 7, 2023 at 12:52 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.071 | Subpoena of Victim Records.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
(A)(1) A defendant who seeks to subpoena records of or concerning the victim shall serve the prosecutor, the victim, and the victim's attorney, if applicable, with a copy of the subpoena.
The prosecutor shall ensure that the defendant is provided the information necessary to effect such service.
(2)(a) Pursuant to Criminal Rule 17, the court, on a motion made promptly and at or before the time specified in the subpoena for compliance, may quash or modify the subpoena if compliance would be unreasonable or oppressive.
(b) Upon the filing of a motion to quash, the court shall conduct a hearing in which the proponent of the subpoena shall prove all of the following:
(i) That the documents are evidentiary and relevant;
(ii) That the documents are not otherwise procurable reasonably in advance of trial by exercise of due diligence;
(iii) That the party cannot properly prepare for trial without such production and inspection in advance of trial and that the failure to obtain such inspection may tend unreasonably to delay the trial;
(iv) That the application is made in good faith and is not a violation of Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.
(3) If the court does not quash the subpoena, the court shall conduct an in-camera review of any records as to which a right of privilege has been asserted.
(4) If the court determines that any of the records reviewed in camera are privileged or constitutionally protected, the court shall balance the victim's rights and privileges against the constitutional rights of the defendant. The disclosure of any portion of the records to the prosecutor does not make the records subject to discovery, unless the material is such that due process requires that the prosecutor provide it to the defendant pursuant to the Brady Rule.
(B) Before any victim may be subpoenaed by a defendant to testify at any pretrial hearing, the defendant shall show good cause at a hearing with the prosecutor and the victim, victim's representative, and victim's attorney, if applicable, as to why the court should issue the subpoena.
(C) As used in this section, "Brady Rule" has the same meaning as in section 2743.48 of the Revised Code.
Last updated March 10, 2023 at 10:14 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.072 | Victim Interviews.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
(A) Unless the victim consents in writing, which may be executed at the time of the interview, the victim shall not be compelled to submit to an interview on any matter, including any charged criminal offense witnessed by the victim and that occurred on the same occasion as the offense against the victim or filed in the same indictment or information or consolidated for trial, that is conducted by the defendant, the defendant's attorney, or an agent of the defendant. Nothing in this section permits a victim to ignore or disregard a court-ordered deposition or a subpoena seeking witness testimony issued pursuant to the Rules of Criminal Procedure.
(B) When a notice of appearance has been filed by the defendant's attorney, the prosecutor shall inform the victim of the defense counsel's name. The prosecutor shall inform the victim of the victim's right to refuse to submit to an interview, or, unless ordered by the court, a request for a deposition by the defendant, the defendant's attorney, or an agent of the defendant. The prosecutor shall also inform the victim of the victim's right to an attorney. A defendant, defendant's attorney, or agent of a defendant who attempts to contact a victim shall first identify self as such.
(C)(1) If the victim consents to an interview or, subject to Criminal Rule 15 or Juvenile Rule 25, as applicable, a deposition, the victim or the victim's attorney, if applicable, and the defendant, the defendant's attorney, or an agent of the defendant shall determine and specify a mutually agreed upon time and place for the interview or deposition, along with any other conditions requested by the victim.
(2) The victim has the right to terminate the interview or deposition at any time or refuse to answer any question during the interview or deposition, unless the deposition has been ordered by the court. If the victim refuses to answer questions during the deposition or terminates the deposition, the deposition may not be used in lieu of trial testimony.
(3) The victim's attorney, if applicable, or the prosecutor, at the request of the victim, has standing to protect the victim from harassment, intimidation, or abuse and, pursuant to that standing, may seek any appropriate protective order.
(4) The victim may request or the victim's attorney, if applicable, or the prosecutor, with the victim's consent, may request that the deposition be audio or video recorded.
(D) If the defendant or the defendant's attorney comments at trial on the victim's refusal to be interviewed or deposed, the court shall instruct the jury that the victim has the right to refuse an interview or deposition, unless the deposition was ordered by the court.
Last updated March 10, 2023 at 10:15 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.08 | Notification of Substantial Delay in Prosecution; Victim Objection to Delay.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
(A)(1) The court and the prosecutor involved in the case shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedy disposition of the case.
(2) A victim has the right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay and a prompt conclusion of the case. The court and all participants shall endeavor to complete the case within the time frame provided by the Rules of Superintendence.
(B) If a motion, request, or agreement between the prosecutor and the defendant's or alleged juvenile offender's attorney is made in a case, including a motion, request, or agreement for a continuance of the case, and the motion, request, or agreement might result in a delay in the prosecution of the case, the prosecutor, if the victim or victim's representative has requested notice pursuant to section 2930.03 of the Revised Code, shall inform the victim and victim's representative, if applicable, that the motion, request, or agreement has been made and that it might result in a delay. If the victim, victim's representative, or victim's attorney, if applicable, objects to the delay, the prosecutor shall inform the court of the objections, and the court shall consider the objections and the victim's right to a speedy disposition of the case in ruling on the motion, request, or agreement.
(C) If the victim, victim's representative, or victim's attorney, if applicable, objects to a delay in the prosecution of the case, the court shall grant a motion, request, or agreement for a continuance of the case only if the party seeking the continuance demonstrates that the delay in the prosecution of the case is reasonable under the circumstances or is otherwise in the interest of justice. The court may grant a motion, request, or agreement for a continuance of the case only for the time necessary to serve the interests of justice. If a continuance is granted, the court shall state on the record or in a judgment entry the specific reason for the continuance.
Last updated March 21, 2023 at 4:53 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.10 | Minimizing Contact Between Victim and Defendant - Separate Waiting Areas.

Effective:
November 22, 1999
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 3 - 123rd General Assembly
(A) The court in which a criminal prosecution or delinquency proceeding is held shall make a reasonable effort to minimize any contact between the victim in the case, members of the victim's family, the victim's representative, or witnesses for the prosecution and the defendant or alleged juvenile offender in the case, members of the defendant's or alleged juvenile offender's family, or witnesses for the defense before, during, and immediately after all court proceedings.
(B) The court shall provide a waiting area for the victim, members of the victim's family, the victim's representative, or witnesses for the prosecution that is separate from the waiting area provided for the defendant or alleged juvenile offender, members of the defendant's or alleged juvenile offender's family, and defense witnesses if a separate waiting area is available and the use of the area is practical.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.11 | Returning or Retaining Victim's Property.

Effective:
October 3, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly
(A) Except as otherwise provided in this section or in Chapter 2981. of the Revised Code, the law enforcement agency responsible for investigating a criminal offense or delinquent act shall promptly return to the victim of the criminal offense or delinquent act any property of the victim that was taken in the course of the investigation, and the victim shall not be compelled to pay any charge as a condition of retrieving that property. In accordance with Criminal Rule 26 or an applicable Juvenile Rule, the law enforcement agency may take photographs of the property for use as evidence. If the ownership of the property is in dispute, the agency shall not return the property until the dispute is resolved.
(B) The law enforcement agency responsible for investigating a criminal offense or delinquent act shall retain any property of the victim of the criminal offense or delinquent act that is needed as evidence in the case, including any weapon used in the commission of the criminal offense or delinquent act, if the prosecutor certifies to the court a need to retain the property in lieu of a photograph of the property or of another evidentiary substitute for the property itself, pursuant to Ohio Rules of Appellate Procedure.
(C) If the defendant or alleged juvenile offender in a case files a motion requesting the court to order the law enforcement agency to retain property of the victim because the property is needed for the defense in the case, the agency shall retain the property until the court rules on the motion. The court, in making a determination on the motion, shall weigh the victim's need for the property against the defendant's or alleged juvenile offender's assertion that the property has evidentiary value for the defense. The court shall rule on the motion in a timely fashion.
Last updated August 4, 2023 at 11:40 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.121 | Victims Rights on Dismissed Counts.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
If a prosecutor dismisses a count or counts of a complaint, information, or indictment involving the victim as a result of a negotiated plea agreement, the victim and victim's representative, on request, may exercise all of the applicable rights specified in the victim's bill of rights under Ohio Constitution, Article I, Section 10a, including the right to restitution if exercising the right to restitution is agreed to as part of the negotiated plea agreement.
Last updated March 10, 2023 at 10:16 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.131 | Presentence Investigation Report Copies.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
(A) If the presentence investigation report is made available to the defendant prior to the sentencing hearing, the court shall simultaneously provide a copy of the report to the prosecutor assigned to the case. If requested, the prosecutor shall promptly forward a copy of the report to the victim, victim's representative, and victim's attorney, if applicable, except those parts of the report that are redacted by the court or made confidential by law.
(B) If the court redacts any portion of the presentence investigation report, the court shall state on the record the court's reason for the redaction.
Last updated March 10, 2023 at 10:16 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.14 | Victim's Statement.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
(A) Before imposing sentence upon, or entering an order of disposition for, a defendant or alleged juvenile offender for the commission of a criminal offense or delinquent act, the court shall permit the victim and victim's representative, if applicable, to be heard orally, in writing, or both during the sentencing or disposition proceeding. The court may give copies of any written statement made by a victim or victim's representative to the defendant or alleged juvenile offender and defendant's or alleged juvenile offender's counsel and may give any written statement made by the defendant or alleged juvenile offender to the victim, victim's representative, or victim's attorney, if applicable, and the prosecutor. The court may redact any information contained in a written statement that the court determines is not relevant to and will not be relied upon in the sentencing or disposition decision. The victim's or victim's representative's oral statement is not subject to cross-examination. The written statement of the victim or victim's representative or the defendant or alleged juvenile offender is confidential and is not a public record as used in section 149.43 of the Revised Code. Any person to whom a copy of a written statement was released by the court shall return it to the court immediately following sentencing or disposition.
(B) The court shall consider a statement made by a victim or victim's representative under division (A) of this section along with other factors that the court is required to consider in imposing sentence or in determining the order of disposition. If the statement includes new material facts, the court shall not rely on the new material facts unless it continues the sentencing or dispositional proceeding or takes other appropriate action to allow the defendant or alleged juvenile offender an adequate opportunity to respond to the new material facts.
Last updated March 9, 2023 at 3:54 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.15 | Notice of Appeal.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
(A) If a defendant is convicted of committing a criminal offense against a victim or an alleged juvenile offender is adjudicated a delinquent child for committing a delinquent act against a victim, if the victim or victim's representative requests notice of the filing of an appeal, and if the defendant or alleged juvenile offender files an appeal, the prosecutor in the case promptly, but not later than seven days after receiving the notice of appeal, shall notify the victim and victim's representative, if applicable, of the appeal. The prosecutor also shall give the victim and victim's representative, if applicable, all of the following information:
(1) A brief explanation of the appellate process, including the possible disposition of the case;
(2) Whether the defendant or alleged juvenile offender has been released on bail or other recognizance or under conditions imposed by the juvenile court pending the disposition of the appeal;
(3) The time, place, and location of appellate court proceedings and any subsequent changes in the time, place, or location of those proceedings;
(4) The result of the appeal.
(B) If the appellate court returns the defendant's or alleged juvenile offender's case to the trial court or juvenile court for further proceedings, the victim and victim's representative, if applicable, may exercise all the rights that previously were available to the victim in the trial court or the juvenile court.
Last updated March 9, 2023 at 3:55 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.161 | Victim Notice.

Effective:
July 7, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 16 - 135th General Assembly
(A) On request of a victim or victim's representative who has provided a current address or other current contact information, the court shall notify the victim and victim's representative, if applicable, of any of the following:
(1) A probation or community control revocation disposition proceeding or any proceeding in which the court is asked to terminate the probation or community control of a person who was convicted of committing a criminal offense against the victim;
(2) Any hearing on a proposed modification on the terms of probation or community control;
(3) If the person is on supervised probation or community control, the arrest of the person pursuant to a warrant issued for a probation or community control violation;
(4) The defendant's or alleged juvenile offender's failure to successfully complete a diversion or substantially similar program.
(B) On request of a victim or victim's representative who has provided current contact information, the probation department shall notify the victim and victim's representative, if applicable, of the following as soon as it becomes known to the probation department:
(1) Any proposed modification to any term of probation or community control if the modification affects restitution, incarceration, or detention status or the defendant's or alleged juvenile offender's contact with or safety of the victim;
(2) The victim's and victim's representative's right to be heard at a hearing that is set to consider any modification to be made to any term of probation or community control;
(3) Any violation of any term of probation or community control that results in the filing of a petition with the court to revoke probation or community control;
(4) Following a risk assessment of the terms of probation or community control, including the period of supervision and any modifications to the terms of probation or community control, any restricted locations and any other conditions of probation or community control that impact victim safety.
Last updated September 7, 2023 at 12:53 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.162 | Notice Prior to Pardon, Commutation of Sentence, or Reprieve for Offense of Violence.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
Prior to the governor granting a pardon, commutation of sentence, or reprieve to an offender convicted of or found guilty of an offense of violence or adjudicated a delinquent child for a delinquent act that would be an offense of violence if committed by an adult, the governor, or the governor's designee, shall notify the victim, victim's representative, and victim's attorney, if applicable, that the offender or delinquent child has applied for a pardon, commutation of sentence, or reprieve. The governor shall notify the victim, victim's representative, and victim's attorney, if applicable, regarding the application not less than thirty days prior to issuing a decision on the application. The governor shall inform the victim, victim's representative, and victim's attorney, if applicable, that the victim, victim's representative, and victim's attorney, if applicable, may submit a written statement concerning the application.
Last updated March 10, 2023 at 10:20 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.18 | No Employee Discipline for Court Attendance Necessary to Protect Rights of Victim.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
(A) No employer of a victim shall discharge, discipline, or otherwise retaliate against the victim, a member of the victim's family, or a victim's representative for any of the following:
(1) Participating, at the prosecutor's request, in preparation for a criminal or delinquency proceeding;
(2) Attendance at a criminal or delinquency proceeding if the attendance is reasonably necessary to protect the interests of the victim;
(3) Attendance at a criminal or delinquency proceeding if the victim's attendance is pursuant to a victim's constitutional and statutory rights.
(B) An employer who knowingly violates this section is in contempt of court. This section does not limit or affect the application to any person of section 2151.211, 2939.121, or 2945.451 of the Revised Code.
Last updated March 9, 2023 at 3:57 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.191 | Pro Se Victims and Victims' Attorneys Served Notices Same as Parties.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 343 - 134th General Assembly
Once a pro se victim or victim's attorney, if applicable, files a notice of appearance in a case, the pro se victim or victim's attorney shall be served copies of all notices, motions, and court orders filed thereafter in the case in the same manner as the parties in the case.
Last updated March 10, 2023 at 10:22 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2930 | Victim's Rights › Section 2930.20 | Protects Victim From Reimbursing Law Enforcement Costs.

Effective:
October 3, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly
(A) As used in this section:
(1) "Dating relationship" has the same meaning as in section 3113.31 of the Revised Code.
(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:
(a) Attempting to cause or recklessly causing bodily injury to the other person;
(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;
(c) Committing a sexually oriented offense against the other person.
(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) "Sexually oriented offense" has the same meaning as in section 2950.01 of the Revised Code.
(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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2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2931 | Jurisdiction; Venue › Section 2931.01 | Definitions Pertaining to Jurisdiction and Venue.

Effective:
March 23, 2016
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 161 - 131st General Assembly
(A) As used in Chapters 2931. to 2953. of the Revised Code, "magistrate" includes county court judges, police justices, mayors of municipal corporation, and judges of other courts inferior to the court of common pleas.
(B) As used in Chapters 2931. to 2953., except sections 2933.21 to 2933.33, of the Revised Code:
(1) "Judge" does not include the probate judge.
(2) "Court" does not include the probate court.
(3) "Clerk" does not include the clerk of the probate court.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2931 | Jurisdiction; Venue › Section 2931.03 | Criminal Jurisdiction - Common Pleas Courts.

Effective:
March 17, 1998
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 98 - 122nd General Assembly
The court of common pleas has original jurisdiction of all crimes and offenses, except in cases of minor offenses the exclusive jurisdiction of which is vested in courts inferior to the court of common pleas.
A judge of a court of common pleas does not have the authority to dismiss a criminal complaint, charge, information, or indictment solely at the request of the complaining witness and over the objection of the prosecuting attorney or other chief legal officer who is responsible for the prosecution of the case.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2931 | Jurisdiction; Venue › Section 2931.04 | Criminal Jurisdiction - Municipal Courts.

Effective:
November 6, 1959
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 571 - 103rd General Assembly
Sections 2931.01 to 2931.03, inclusive, of the Revised Code, do not affect, modify, or limit the jurisdiction of municipal courts. All municipal court judges have jurisdiction within the territory for which they were elected or appointed in all cases of violation of Chapters 4301. and 4303. of the Revised Code and of prosecutions for keeping a place where intoxicating liquor is sold, given away, or furnished, in violation of any law prohibiting such acts.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2931 | Jurisdiction; Venue › Section 2931.06 | Special Constables.

Effective:
January 1, 1958
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 937 - 102nd General Assembly
When the constables in a township situated on and consisting in whole or in part of one or more islands in a lake in this state, or in a township adjoining or abutting on lands belonging to a state or national home for disabled volunteer soldiers or a disabled volunteer soldiers' home, or insufficient to maintain the peace and enforce the laws for the preservation of order therein, a judge of the county court having jurisdiction in township may appoint not more than ten special constables to be conservators of the peace within such township and with powers of constables in criminal causes. The appointing judge shall enter such appointments upon his docket and they shall continue in force for one year unless revoked by him. Such special constables shall receive like fees as are paid for similar services to regular constables.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2931 | Jurisdiction; Venue › Section 2931.07 | Return of Recognizances.

Effective:
January 1, 1958
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 937 - 102nd General Assembly
Recognizances taken by a judge of a county court or other officer authorized to take them, may be returned to the court of common pleas.
Such recognizances shall be returned to such court forthwith after the commitment of the accused, or after the taking of a recognizance for his appearance before such court. The prosecuting attorney may proceed with the prosecution in such court, and the accused shall appear therein and answer to his recognizance.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2931 | Jurisdiction; Venue › Section 2931.15 | New Trial.

Effective:
January 1, 1960
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 133 - 103rd General Assembly
In prosecutions before a magistrate, a defendant who has been found guilty upon the verdict of a jury or by the decision of the magistrate without the intervention of a jury may upon written application filed within three days after the verdict or decision, be granted a new trial in like manner and for like reasons as provided by sections 2945.79 to 2945.83, inclusive, of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2931 | Jurisdiction; Venue › Section 2931.18 | Employment of Attorneys by Humane Society.

Effective:
March 31, 2021
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 24 - 133rd General Assembly
(A) A humane society may appoint an attorney, and may also appoint one or more assistant attorneys, to prosecute violations of law relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals, except as provided in division (B) of this section.
The attorneys shall be paid out of the county treasury, from the general fund of the county or from the dog and kennel fund of the county, in an amount approved as just and reasonable by the board of county commissioners of that county.
(B) A humane society or its agent shall not employ an attorney or one or more assistant attorneys to prosecute a felony violation of section 959.131 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2931 | Jurisdiction; Venue › Section 2931.29 | Change of Venue Procedure.

Effective:
November 1, 1977
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 219 - 112th General Assembly
When a change of venue is ordered pursuant to section 2901.12 of the Revised Code, the clerk of the court in which the cause is pending shall make a certified transcript of the proceedings in the case, which, with the original affidavit, complaint, indictment, or information, he shall transmit to the clerk of the court to which said case is sent for trial, and the trial shall be conducted as if the cause had originated in the jurisdiction of the latter court. The prosecuting attorney, city director of law, or other officer who would have prosecuted the case in the court in which the cause originated shall take charge of and try the cause, and the court to which the cause is sent may on application appoint one or more attorneys to assist the prosecutor in the trial, and allow the appointed attorneys reasonable compensation.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2931 | Jurisdiction; Venue › Section 2931.30 | Change of Venue - Transfer of Accused.

Effective:
January 1, 1974
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 511 - 109th General Assembly
When a change of venue is ordered pursuant to section 2901.12 of the Revised Code, and the accused is in jail, a warrant shall be issued by the clerk of the court in which the cause originated, directed to the proper officer, commanding him to convey the prisoner to the jail of the county or municipal corporation where the prisoner is to be tried, there to be kept until discharged. If the accused is charged with a bailable offense, and at the date of the order changing the venue is under bond for his appearance at the court from which the venue is changed, the court may fix in said order the amount of recognizance which said accused shall give for his appearance at the time the court may designate, in the court to which the venue is changed, and the clerk shall take such recognizance as in other cases, and forward the same with the record. The court shall recognize the witnesses of the prosecution to appear before the court in which the accused is to be tried.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2931 | Jurisdiction; Venue › Section 2931.31 | Change of Venue - Costs and Expenses.

Effective:
January 1, 1974
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 511 - 109th General Assembly
The reasonable expenses of the officer acting as prosecutor, incurred inconsequence of a change of venue under section 2901.12 of the Revised Code, the fees of the clerk of the court to which the venue is changed, the sheriff or bailiff, and of the jury shall be allowed and paid out of the treasury of the county in which said cause originated.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2933 | Peace Warrants; Search Warrants › Section 2933.01 | Peace and Search Warrant Definitions.

Effective:
October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
The definition of "magistrate" set forth in section 2931.01 of the Revised Code applies to Chapter 2933. of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2933 | Peace Warrants; Search Warrants › Section 2933.02 | Warrant to Keep the Peace.

Effective:
March 17, 1987
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 412 - 116th General Assembly
When a complaint is made in writing and upon oath, filed with a municipal or county court or a mayor sitting as the judge of a mayor's court, and states that the complainant has just cause to fear and fears that another individual will commit an offense against the person or property of the complainant or his ward or child , a municipal or county court judge or mayor shall issue to the sheriff or to any other appropriate peace officer, as defined in section 2935.01 of the Revised Code, within the territorial jurisdiction of the court, a warrant in the name of the state that commands him forthwith to arrest and take the individual complained of before the court to answer the complaint.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2933 | Peace Warrants; Search Warrants › Section 2933.03 | Warrant to Keep the Peace - Form.

Effective:
March 17, 1987
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 412 - 116th General Assembly
Warrants issued under section 2933.02 of the Revised Code shall be substantially in the following form:
The State of Ohio, __________ County, ss:
To the sheriff or other appropriate peace officer, greeting:
Whereas, a complaint has been filed by one C.D., in writing and upon oath, stating that he has just cause to fear and does fear that one E.F. will (here state the threatened injury or violence according to the fact as sworn to).
These are therefore to command you to forthwith arrest E.F. and bring him before this court to show cause why he should not find surety to keep the peace and be of good behavior toward the citizens of the state generally, and C.D. especially, and for his appearance before the proper court.
Given under my hand, this _____ day of _________________
A.B., Judge, _______________ County Court;
Judge, __________________ Municipal Court;
Mayor, ____________________ Mayor's Court