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Person on Release Committing a Felony | Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure | Ohio Law

Ohio law allows courts to impose additional penalties on individuals on post-release or transitional control who commit new felonies, including prison terms and

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Person on Release Committing a Felony

Ohio — Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure

Summary

This law outlines the court's authority when a person on post-release control or transitional control commits a new felony in Ohio. It specifies whether the court can terminate, extend, or impose additional sanctions or prison terms for violations during post-release or transitional control periods. The law also details how these sanctions interact with existing sentences and control periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if someone on post-release control commits a new felony in Ohio?

The court may impose additional prison time or sanctions, and can terminate the post-release control period depending on the circumstances.

Can the court impose a prison sentence for violating post-release control?

Yes, the court can impose a prison term up to the greater of twelve months or the remaining period of post-release control for the earlier felony.

What is transitional control, and how does it relate to this law?

Transitional control is a period of supervision after release, and if a person on transitional control commits a felony, the court may impose additional prison time up to twelve months.

Does committing a new felony while on post-release control terminate the original control period?

Yes, imposing a prison term for the violation terminates the period of post-release control for the earlier felony.

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In simple terms: Ohio law allows courts to impose additional penalties on individuals on post-release or transitional control who commit new felonies, including prison terms and. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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