HB696

Modify jurisdiction of the Erie County prosecuting attorney

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HB696 modifies the jurisdiction of the Erie County prosecuting attorney to prosecute all violations of state law arising within the.

Ohio HB696 amends the jurisdiction of the Erie County prosecuting attorney to handle all violations of state law occurring within the unincorporated areas of Erie County. This change takes effect on April 30, 2024. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of other county prosecuting attorneys in handling municipal court cases and violations of state law within their respective counties.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 4

11:00 AM

House Judiciary 2nd Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony

Feb 25

11:00 AM

House Judiciary 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Feb 18

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Feb 12

House

Introduced