The Reagan Tokes and Patrick Heringer Act proposes significant amendments to the Revised Code aimed at improving the monitoring and management of offenders released from prison. Key provisions include the requirement for certain warrants related to tier one offenses and individuals who break detention to be entered into the Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) within 48 hours. The bill also mandates GPS monitoring for offenders released from prison, with specific restrictions such as inclusionary and exclusionary zones and potential curfews. This initiative is designed to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism by ensuring that high-risk offenders are closely monitored.

In addition to the GPS monitoring requirements, the legislation modifies the Targeted Community Alternatives to Prison (T-CAP) program to allow for more structured oversight of offenders. It introduces new definitions for targeted violent offenders and clarifies the conditions under which post-release control violations can lead to additional prison terms. The bill also repeals several existing sections of the Revised Code related to offender management, streamlining the legal framework to align with the new regulations. Overall, the act seeks to strengthen accountability among offenders and improve community safety through enhanced supervision measures.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2929.141, 2929.34, 2935.10, 2935.11, 5120.021, 5120.038, 5589.21, 5589.211