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2950.04C.
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.04
Based on tiers,every 90 days/180 days/yearly 2950.06 B.
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.06
Duration 15/20/life
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.07
Yes, starting in 2007 (2950.031) Ohio uses tiers: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III.
2950: SEXUAL PREDATORS, HABITUAL SEX OFFENDERS, SEXUALLY ORIENTED OFFENDERS Parts (E), (F), (G)
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950
Not now. Prior to 2007, Ohio used a risk assessment based system (levels-oriented, habitual, & predator).
2950.031: The change in 2007
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.031
No.
Yes
Varies across OH counties; $100 initial registration, $25 each time thereafter but no more than $100 annual.
Ohio Revised Code Title 3, Chapter 311
https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-311.171
Residence 2950.034
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.034
Notification to victim 2950.10
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.10
Neighborhood notification 2950.11
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.11
Fees 211.172, 172
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/311.171
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/311.172
Yes 2950.15
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.15
Within 3 days if “temporarily domiciled” for 3 days 2950.04 (A)(4)
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.04
Within 3 days 2950.04 (A)(4)
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.04
2907.02 - 2907.09 then click ‘next’
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.02<
2905.01 – 2905.05 then click ‘next’
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2905.01
2907.19, ff
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.19
No.
No.
No civil commitment.
Age 16 2907.04
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.04
Yes, at least 13 with someone under 18; 2907.04
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.04
Yes, after release from prison
https://www.sos.state.oh.us/elections/voters/voter-eligibility-residency-reqs/#convicted
Here are three county pages:
https://washingtoncountysheriff.org/sex-offenders/
https://sheriff.franklincountyohio.gov/services/sex-offender-registry/
https://www.rittgers.com/Criminal-Defense/Sex-Offenses/Ohio-Sex-Offenses-FAQ.shtml
https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/publications/the-legislative-process
https://www.ascls-ohio.org/?page_id=165
Under subject, choose crimes, sex offenses
https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/search-legislation?9
Can search from home page if you know bill #
https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/?4
Sex offense, sex offender
Must create account
https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/authentication/sign-in?7
House criminal justice
http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/criminal-justice
Senate Judiciary
http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/judiciary
Senate Government Oversight and Reform
http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/government-oversight-and-reform
OHRSOL is a NARSOL affiliate:
https://ohrsol.com/
Public defender’s office
http://opd.ohio.gov/The-Library/Criminal-Law-Casebook/Sex-Offenders-and-Sexual-Predator-Laws