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OH HB123

Bill

Status

Passed

9/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Greta Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

131st General Assembly (2015-2016)

AI Summary

  • Extends alibi defense notification requirement from 3 days to 7 days before trial, requiring defendants to file written notice with the court and prosecutor that includes specific information about the claimed location.

  • Allows courts to impose community control sanctions in felony cases without a presentence investigation report if both the defendant and prosecutor agree to waive it.

  • Permits courts to order a presentence investigation report notwithstanding an agreement to waive it, and maintains court discretion regarding confidentiality of report contents.

  • Requests the Ohio Supreme Court modify Criminal Rule 32.2 to conform with the statutory changes allowing waiver of presentence investigation reports by agreement.

Legislative Description

Changes requirements for alibi defenses and criminal sentencing

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Effective 9/14/16

9/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/27/2015
Judiciary3/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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