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OH SJR4
Joint Resolution
Status
Prefiled
N/A
Primary Sponsor
Sandra Williams
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AI Summary
- Proposes constitutional amendment to Ohio Article I, Section 10 eliminating the requirement that felonies be prosecuted only upon grand jury presentment or indictment
- Submitted to voters at the November 8, 2016 general election, requiring three-fifths approval from both houses of the General Assembly
- Maintains all other criminal procedure protections including right to counsel, confrontation of witnesses, speedy trial, and jury trial
- Preserves defendant protections such as prohibition on self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and compulsory process for witnesses
- Includes transition provision requiring felonies to be prosecuted under existing statutes and criminal procedure rules until the General Assembly or Supreme Court amends relevant provisions
Legislative Description
Allows prosecution without grand jury
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Government Oversight and Reform
2/23/2016
Committee Referrals
Government Oversight and Reform2/23/2016
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