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Costs and Jury Fees - Community Service to Pay Judgment | Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure | Ohio Law

Learn how Ohio law 2947.23 requires costs in criminal cases, community service for unpaid judgments, and jury fee payments in criminal trials.

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Costs and Jury Fees - Community Service to Pay Judgment

Ohio — Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure

Summary

Ohio law ORC 2947.23 mandates that courts include prosecution costs in criminal sentences and notify defendants that unpaid judgments can be settled through community service. Defendants who fail to pay may be ordered to perform community service, earning credit toward their judgment. The law also specifies jury fee payments in criminal cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What costs are included in a criminal sentence under Ohio law?

The judge must include prosecution costs, including those under ORC 2947.231, and render a judgment against the defendant for these costs.

Can a defendant perform community service instead of paying court costs?

Yes, if the defendant fails to pay or make timely payments, the court may order community service, which reduces the judgment based on hours worked.

Are defendants notified about community service options for unpaid judgments?

Yes, when community control sanctions are imposed, defendants are notified that community service can be ordered if they fail to pay.

Who receives jury fees in Ohio criminal cases?

Jury fees are paid to the public treasury from which the jurors were paid, as mandated in Ohio law.

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In simple terms: Learn how Ohio law 2947.23 requires costs in criminal cases, community service for unpaid judgments, and jury fee payments in criminal trials.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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