Section 2951.011 - Application of chapter before and after 7-1-96.

Ohio Rev Code § 2951.011 (2019) (N/A)

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(A)

(1) Chapter 2951. of the Revised Code, as it existed prior to July 1, 1996, applies to a person upon whom a court imposed a term of imprisonment prior to July 1, 1996, and a person upon whom a court, on or after July 1, 1996, and in accordance with law existing prior to July 1, 1996, imposed a term of imprisonment for an offense that was committed prior to July 1, 1996.

(2) Chapter 2951. of the Revised Code as it exists on and after July 1, 1996, applies to a person upon whom a court imposed a stated prison term for an offense committed on or after July 1, 1996.

(B)

(1) Except as provided in division (A)(1) of this section, Chapter 2951. of the Revised Code, as it existed prior to July 1, 2003, applies to a person upon whom a court imposed a sentence for a misdemeanor offense prior to July 1, 2003, and a person upon whom a court, on or after July 1, 2003, and in accordance with law existing prior to July 1, 2003, imposed a sentence for a misdemeanor offense that was committed prior to July 1, 2003.

(2) Except as provided in division (A)(2) of this section, Chapter 2951. of the Revised Code as it exists on and after July 1, 2003, applies to a person upon whom a court imposes a sentence for a misdemeanor offense committed on or after July 1, 2003.

Effective Date: 01-01-2004.

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