Ohio SB295 modifies the process for restoring competency in criminal cases, including timelines for treatment and hearings.

Ohio SB295 amends the process for handling defendants found incompetent to stand trial. It sets specific timelines for treatment and hearings, including evaluations every six months and reports to the court. The bill outlines procedures for dismissing charges if a defendant is unlikely to become competent. It also details the conditions under which a defendant can be moved to a different facility or granted unsupervised movement. The changes apply retroactively to defendants found incompetent before the bill's effective date.

Ohio SB295 modifies the process for restoring competency in criminal cases, including timelines for treatment and hearings.

Ohio SB295 amends the process for handling defendants found incompetent to stand trial. It sets specific timelines for treatment and hearings, including evaluations every six months and reports to the court. The bill outlines procedures for dismissing charges if a defendant is unlikely to become competent. It also details the conditions under which a defendant can be moved to a different facility or granted unsupervised movement. The changes apply retroactively to defendants found incompetent before the bill's effective date.