Allow motion for new trial, other relief based on new evidence
Summary
To amend sections 181.25, 2929.06, 2945.79, 2945.80, 2945.81, 2953.21, and 2953.23 and to enact section 2945.811 of the Revised Code to allow a person to file a motion for a new trial or a petition for postconviction relief if the person produces new evidence that would establish a strong probability of a different result at trial.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Committee
1
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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