OH HB556

Reduces maximum community control (probation) periods from 5 years to 3 years for third, fourth, and fifth degree felonies and for misdemeanors, while maintaining the 5-year maximum for first and second degree felonies

Establishes a graduated sanction system for technical violations of community control, limiting jail time to 15 days for a first violation, 30 days for a second, and 45 days for a third, with prison terms only available after a fourth or subsequent technical violation

Requires courts to review offenders after 2 years of community control and terminate supervision if they have completed required programs and had no violations in the prior 6 months, unless termination would present a serious risk of physical harm

Allows courts to extend community control beyond the standard maximum (up to 5 years total) in limited circumstances: to complete treatment programs, comply with mental health requirements, or pay court-ordered restitution

Expands the definition of "technical violation" to include specific low-level infractions such as positive drug tests, missed appointments, curfew violations, and failure to report address or employment changes