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Ohio Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
What information must registrants provide?
2950.04C.
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.04
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
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
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
No.
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
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
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
Yes 2950.15
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.15
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Within 3 days if “temporarily domiciled” for 3 days 2950.04 (A)(4)
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.04
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
Within 3 days 2950.04 (A)(4)
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2950.04
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
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
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
No civil commitment.
What is the age of consent?
Age 16 2907.04
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.04
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes, at least 13 with someone under 18; 2907.04
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.04
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes, after release from prison
https://www.sos.state.oh.us/elections/voters/voter-eligibility-residency-reqs/#convicted
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
Here are three county pages:
https://washingtoncountysheriff.org/sex-offenders/
https://sheriff.franklincountyohio.gov/services/sex-offender-registry/
http://meigssheriff.org/community/sexual-offenders-esorn
How does the state’s legislative process work?
Response needed.
Link needed.
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
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
Best keywords are:
Sex offense, sex offender
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Must create account
https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/authentication/sign-in?7
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
House criminal justice
http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/criminal-justice
House government accountability and oversight
http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/government-accountability-and-oversight
Senate Judiciary
Link needed.
Senate Government Accountability and Oversight
Link needed.
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
OH-RSOL has not yet affiliated.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Public defender’s office
http://opd.ohio.gov/The-Library/Criminal-Law-Casebook/Sex-Offenders-and-Sexual-Predator-Laws