The Reagan Tokes and Patrick Heringer Act amends several sections of the Revised Code to improve the monitoring and management of offenders released from prison. Key provisions include a requirement for certain warrants, particularly for tier one offenses and individuals who break detention while under community control, to be entered into the Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) within 48 hours. The bill also mandates GPS monitoring for offenders, aiming to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism. Additionally, it modifies the Targeted Community Alternatives to Prison (T-CAP) program to allow for more structured oversight and introduces new definitions regarding the handling of warrants and monitoring conditions.

The legislation establishes that its provisions apply to offenders released on or after March 22, 2019, and prior to the effective date of the amendment. It defines "GPS-monitored offender" and outlines requirements for GPS monitoring, including inclusionary and exclusionary zones and curfews. The Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is required to contract with a single vendor for GPS monitoring, which must include a crime scene correlation program for law enforcement access to real-time data. The bill also repeals existing sections related to offender monitoring and railroad obstruction laws, consolidating the legal framework and specifying that railroad companies cannot obstruct public streets for longer than five minutes. Overall, the act aims to enhance public safety and streamline offender monitoring processes.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2929.141, 2929.34, 2935.10, 2935.11, 5120.021, 5120.038, 5589.21, 5589.211
As Reported By House Committee: 2929.141, 2929.34, 2935.10, 2935.11, 5120.021, 5120.038, 5589.21, 5589.211