Ohio Code § 2947.151

Ohio Code § 2947.151. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2947.151.

The sheriff in charge of a county jail may, upon a consideration of the quality and

amount of work done in the kitchen, in the jail offices, on the jail premises, or

elsewhere, allow reductions of inmates' sentences as follows: (A) On sentences of ninety days or less, up to three days for each thirty days of sentence; (B) On sentences longer than ninety days but not longer than six months, up to four days

for each thirty days of sentence; (C) On sentences longer than six months, up to five days for each thirty days of sentence. The reduction of the inmate's sentence, shall become effective only upon the written

concurrence of the presiding or sentencing judge or magistrate of the court where

the sentence was imposed. This section shall in no way restrict any other powers vested in the presiding or

sentencing judge or magistrate of the court where the sentence was imposed.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2947.151
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
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