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Monthly Supervision Fee | Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure | Ohio Law

Learn about Ohio's law on monthly supervision fees for offenders under community control, including fee limits, payment procedures, and enforcement options.

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Monthly Supervision Fee

Ohio — Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure

Summary

Ohio law allows courts to require misdemeanor and felony offenders under community control to pay a monthly supervision fee of up to fifty dollars. The law specifies how and where these fees are to be paid, depending on the supervising agency. It also provides for the recovery of unpaid fees through civil action by local authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is required to pay the monthly supervision fee in Ohio?

Offenders placed under community control for misdemeanors or felonies who are supervised by a probation agency are required to pay the fee.

What is the maximum amount an offender can be charged per month for supervision?

The maximum monthly supervision fee is fifty dollars.

To whom must the supervision fee be paid?

The fee must be paid either to the supervising probation agency or to the court clerk, depending on the supervising agency involved.

Can unpaid supervision fees be collected through legal action?

Yes, the county or municipal prosecutor can file a civil suit to recover unpaid fees, which are then paid into the local probation services fund.

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In simple terms: Learn about Ohio's law on monthly supervision fees for offenders under community control, including fee limits, payment procedures, and enforcement options.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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