S.B. No. 207 Summary

• Amends sections 1901.041 and 2301.03 of the Revised Code regarding Hamilton County municipal and common pleas courts.

• Allows the Hamilton County municipal court to refer cases meeting drug court criteria to the drug court judge of the court of common pleas of Hamilton County.

• Expands the types of cases eligible for referral to Hamilton County Drug Court to include drug abuse offenses and certain theft offenses where defendants are drug or alcohol dependent.

• Establishes specific eligibility criteria for drug court referrals, including requirements that defendants have no history of violent behavior or mental illness and demonstrate willingness to participate in treatment.