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OH HB571

OH HB571
Eliminate certain juvenile court transfer proceeding


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Introduced
11/04/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

136th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A BILL To repeal section 2151.271 of the Revised Code to remove the option for the juvenile court to transfer a proceeding against a juvenile to the county where the juvenile resides.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to repeal section 2151.271 of the Ohio Revised Code, which currently allows juvenile courts to transfer court proceedings against a juvenile to the county where the juvenile resides. By eliminating this section, the bill removes the existing legal option for venue transfer in juvenile court proceedings. The practical effect is that juvenile court cases will now be heard in the county where the alleged offense occurred, rather than potentially being moved to the county of the juvenile's residence. This change could impact how juvenile legal proceedings are conducted, potentially affecting factors like convenience for the juvenile and their family, court resource allocation, and procedural logistics in Ohio's juvenile justice system.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to committee: Judiciary (on 11/05/2025)

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