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Offenders Under Physical or Mental Disability; Forfeiture | Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure | Ohio Law

Ohio law requires forfeiture of disability benefits for offenders whose disabilities resulted from felony crimes, with a hearing option available before sentenc

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Offenders Under Physical or Mental Disability; Forfeiture

Ohio — Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure

Summary

This Ohio law mandates the forfeiture of disability benefits from the public employees retirement system for offenders convicted of certain felonies that caused their disability. The court must order this forfeiture as part of the offender's sentence, with an opportunity for the offender to request a hearing to contest the connection between the disability and the offense. The law aims to prevent offenders from benefiting financially from disabilities directly resulting from their criminal conduct.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Ohio Title 29, Section 2929.194 apply to?

It applies to members of the Ohio public employees retirement system who are convicted of certain felonies that caused their disability, excluding cases covered by other specific laws.

What happens if an offender is convicted of a qualifying felony?

The court must order the forfeiture of any disability benefits related to the disability caused by the felony, and this becomes part of the offender's sentence.

Can an offender contest the forfeiture of their disability benefits?

Yes, the offender can request a hearing before sentencing to contest whether their disability resulted from the offense.

When is the hearing to contest the forfeiture scheduled?

If requested, the court schedules the hearing before sentencing, and notice is given at least ten days prior to the hearing date to all involved parties.

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In simple terms: Ohio law requires forfeiture of disability benefits for offenders whose disabilities resulted from felony crimes, with a hearing option available before sentenc. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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