OH SB231

Establishes a violent offender database maintained by the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and operated by sheriffs for persons convicted of murder, aggravated murder, or felony kidnapping and human trafficking offenses.

Creates a rebuttable presumption that violent offenders must enroll in and maintain the database for 10 years, with procedures allowing offenders to challenge enrollment by proving they were not the principal offender in the crime.

Grants courts authority to extend enrollment indefinitely if offenders violate sanction terms or are convicted of additional felonies or violent misdemeanors during the 10-year period, and allows offenders to petition for termination of extended duties.

Requires notification of violent offender database duties to include details on annual re-enrollment, address change reporting within three days, and violations as a fifth-degree felony.

Modifies notice requirements for release of serious offense offenders so sheriffs receive the same notice as prosecuting attorneys, eliminates notice regarding pardons and commutations, and names these provisions "Sierah's Law."