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OH HB57
Bill
Status
4/12/2016
Primary Sponsor
Ron Maag
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AI Summary
Am. H. B. No. 57 Summary
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Eliminates the death penalty as a sentencing option for aggravated murder, replacing it with life imprisonment sentences with varying parole eligibility periods (20-55 years) depending on circumstances.
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Establishes a range of life imprisonment sentences without parole or with parole eligibility after serving 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, or 55 years for aggravated murder convictions without aggravating circumstances.
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Creates special sentencing provisions for victims under 13 years of age with sexual motivation specifications, imposing indefinite terms with 30-year minimums and life maximums.
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Applies similar sentencing frameworks to murder and other serious violent offenses, maintaining enhanced sentences for crimes involving sexual motivation or sexually violent predator classifications.
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Known as "Justin's Law," amends multiple Ohio Revised Code sections (2929.03, 2929.04, 2929.14, 2941.148, 2971.03, 2971.07, and 5120.61) governing criminal sentencing and parole procedures.
Legislative Description
Changes the sentence for aggravated murder
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Criminal Justice
4/20/2016