The bill amends section 2301.27 of the Revised Code to change the civil service status of certain positions within county probation departments from classified to unclassified. Specifically, it states that all positions within the probation department, including those held by probation officers in the juvenile division of a court of common pleas, will now be classified as unclassified service. This change aims to provide greater flexibility in hiring and managing probation officers and other staff within these departments.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for establishing county probation departments, including the appointment of a chief probation officer and the requirements for hiring probation officers. It also allows courts to contract with nonprofit, public, or private agencies for probation services, specifying that individuals providing these services will not be included in the civil service of the county. The bill further includes provisions for the training and qualifications of probation officers and allows for the carrying of firearms under certain conditions. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize and streamline the operations of county probation departments in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2301.27