HB557

Prohibit judicial release denial solely on offense classification

Introduced·10/28/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB557 prohibits courts from denying judicial release solely based on the classification of an offense.

Ohio HB557 amends the state's judicial release process to ensure that courts cannot deny a motion for release solely based on the classification of the offense. The bill outlines specific criteria for eligible offenders and state of emergency-qualifying offenders, including time frames for filing motions and procedural requirements for hearings. It also details the conditions under which the director of the department of rehabilitation and correction may recommend judicial release.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 25

11:00 AM

House Judiciary 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party Testimony

Feb 18

11:00 AM

House Judiciary 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

History

Oct 29, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Oct 28, 2025

House

Introduced