OH HB282

Courts must consider a defendant's immigration status, including whether they are unlawfully present in the United States or have a current or previous federal immigration detainer, when determining felony sentences under Section 2929.12

Immigration status becomes a mandatory factor when courts set bail amounts and conditions of release under Section 2937.011

Courts must consider immigration status when determining the length of community control sanctions (probation) for both felony offenses (Section 2929.15) and misdemeanor offenses (Section 2929.25)

Immigration status is added to the list of factors courts must consider when determining appropriate misdemeanor sentences under Section 2929.22

The bill amends five sections of Ohio Revised Code (2929.12, 2929.15, 2929.22, 2929.25, and 2937.011) to incorporate immigration status considerations throughout the criminal sentencing process