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OH HB391

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/7/2018

Primary Sponsor

Derek Merrin

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 2929.01, 2929.18, and 2929.28 to include the cost of accounting or auditing done to determine the extent of economic loss as a type of economic loss for which restitution may be granted

  • Expands the definition of "economic loss" to include costs of accounting or auditing incurred and payable by the victim to determine the extent of loss resulting from a crime

  • Allows courts to order restitution for accounting or auditing costs provided the amount is reasonable and does not exceed the value of property or services stolen or damaged as a result of the offense

  • Applies to both felony sentences under section 2929.18 and misdemeanor sentences under section 2929.28

  • Creates a reasonable cap on accounting/auditing cost restitution by limiting it to amounts that do not exceed the value of the actual loss

Legislative Description

Grant restitution for cost of accounting for economic loss

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Judiciary

11/28/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary11/28/2018
Criminal Justice10/31/2017

Full Bill Text

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