Criminal Justice (Courts)

in committee · Ohio · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 570: Allow income tax refund garnishment for certain court costs, fees

To amend section 5747.12 and to enact section 5747.124 of the Revised Code to allow garnishment of income tax refunds to pay certain delinquent court costs and fees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill allows garnishment of income tax refunds to collect delinquent court costs and fees, strengthening fiscal management by recovering owed funds.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill strengthens the financial enforcement capabilities of the courts, a key component of the criminal justice system, by allowing garnishment for delinquent costs and fees.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Courts

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 46: Enact the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act

To amend sections 109.57, 2923.125, 2923.128, 2923.1213, and 2923.13 and to enact sections 2923.26, 2923.27, 2923.28, 2923.29, 2923.30, and 2923.99 of the Revised Code to enact the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act to allow certain persons to obtain a court order that temporarily restricts a person's access to firearms under specified circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 46 enacts a new legal mechanism (Extreme Risk Protection Orders) within the court system, directly impacting courts and law enforcement to prevent firearm-related harm, thus strengthening criminal justice tools for public safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Apr 2, 2025

HB 211: Require consideration of caretaker status in criminal cases

To amend sections 2929.19, 2951.03, and 2951.041 of the Revised Code to require a court to consider an offender's status as a primary caretaker of a child in determining whether the offender is amenable to a community control sanction or to intervention in lieu of conviction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill HB 211 requires courts to consider an offender's caretaker status for community control or intervention, promoting criminal justice reform by offering alternatives to incarceration.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBy allowing courts to consider caretaker status in sentencing, the bill helps prevent incarceration, which can mitigate housing instability and homelessness for families.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · Ohio · House Apr 2, 2025

HB 208: Enact the Courtroom Employee Protection Act

To amend section 2903.13 of the Revised Code to enact the Courtroom Employee Protection Act to increase the penalty for assault when the victim is a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, or court official or employee.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens the criminal justice system by increasing penalties for assaulting courtroom employees, protecting personnel involved in courts and law enforcement.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill increases penalties for assault against court employees, directly improving workplace safety and protection for these workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Judges Violent Crime

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