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Participation in Criminal Justice Regional Information System | Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure | Ohio Law

Learn about Ohio's law on participating in regional criminal justice information systems, including funding via additional court costs on moving violations.

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Participation in Criminal Justice Regional Information System

Ohio — Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure

Summary

Ohio law ORC 2949.093 allows counties with 55 or more law enforcement agencies to participate in a regional criminal justice information system. To fund participation, counties must establish an additional court cost of up to five dollars on moving violations, which is then imposed by courts processing such violations. The law outlines the creation of a regional system, funding requirements, and court procedures for implementing the additional fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate in Ohio's criminal justice regional information system?

Counties in Ohio with 55 or more law enforcement agencies can choose to participate by creating or joining a regional system.

How is the participation in the system funded?

Participation is funded through an additional court cost of up to five dollars on moving violations, which courts are required to impose.

What is required for a county to participate in the system?

The county must establish a criminal justice regional information fund in its treasury and pass a resolution to participate.

How does the additional court cost work for moving violations?

Courts must impose the additional fee on all moving violations they process, after being notified of the county’s decision to participate.

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In simple terms: Learn about Ohio's law on participating in regional criminal justice information systems, including funding via additional court costs on moving violations.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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