The bill amends various sections of the Revised Code to revise community control sanctions for felonies and misdemeanors, focusing on the maximum periods of these sanctions and the consequences for technical violations. Key provisions include the introduction of a "qualified individual" definition, which offers immunity from minor drug possession charges for those seeking medical assistance during a drug overdose, provided they meet specific criteria. The bill also establishes a tiered penalty system for possession of controlled substances, with classifications based on the quantity possessed, and clarifies the duration of community control sanctions, which shall not exceed five years for first or second-degree felonies and three years for lesser felonies.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of probation departments, the conditions for judicial release, and the procedures for notifying victims during the release process. It allows for the imposition of jail sanctions that can be served intermittently and emphasizes the importance of treatment for offenders with substance use issues. The bill also removes the previous five-year limit on total time under community control sanctions and introduces new provisions for extending sanctions based on compliance with treatment or restitution. Overall, the bill aims to create a structured and flexible approach to managing offenders while balancing accountability with the need for rehabilitation and support.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2925.11, 2929.15, 2929.20, 2929.25, 2951.02, 2951.07