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Penalties and Sentencing General Definitions | Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure | Ohio Law

Ohio law section 2929.01 defines penalties, supervision, and facility types for criminal sentencing, including alternative residential and community correctiona

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Penalties and Sentencing General Definitions

Ohio — Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure

Summary

Ohio Revised Code 2929.01 defines key terms related to penalties and sentencing, including types of residential facilities, supervision types, and sanctions. It clarifies what constitutes alternative residential facilities, community-based correctional facilities, and basic probation supervision, among others. These definitions help guide the application of Ohio's criminal justice laws and sentencing procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an alternative residential facility in Ohio?

An alternative residential facility is a non-home residence where an offender can live and access programs for employment, education, or treatment, but it excludes community correctional facilities, jails, halfway houses, and prisons.

Does basic probation supervision include parole or post-release supervision?

Yes, basic probation supervision includes both basic parole supervision and basic post-release control supervision as defined in Ohio law.

What types of sanctions are considered community control sanctions?

Community control sanctions are non-prison sanctions described in sections 2929.15 to 2929.18 of Ohio Revised Code, used as alternatives to incarceration.

How does Ohio law define community-based correctional facilities?

Community-based correctional facilities are programs or districts developed under sections 2301.51 to 2301.58 of Ohio Revised Code, aimed at community-based correction and rehabilitation.

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In simple terms: Ohio law section 2929.01 defines penalties, supervision, and facility types for criminal sentencing, including alternative residential and community correctiona. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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