The bill amends section 1901.34 of the Revised Code to modify the jurisdiction of the Erie County prosecuting attorney. Specifically, it establishes that beginning on April 30, 2024, the Erie County prosecuting attorney will be responsible for prosecuting all violations of state law that arise within the unincorporated areas of Erie County, with the exception of violations occurring in the townships of Florence, Huron, Perkins, and Vermilion. This change is part of a broader adjustment that also includes the Fulton County prosecuting attorney and the Geauga County prosecuting attorney, who will assume similar responsibilities on specified dates.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous provision that included the Erie County prosecuting attorney in a list of counties whose prosecuting attorneys were not responsible for such prosecutions. The bill also clarifies that the prosecuting attorney of any county assigned to prosecute in municipal court will not receive additional compensation for these duties, except for specific counties that are outlined in the legislation. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the prosecutorial responsibilities within Erie County and ensure that state law violations are adequately addressed in the unincorporated areas.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 1901.34