Ohio Code § 2951.011

Ohio Code § 2951.011. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2951.011.

(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 January 1, 2004, applies to a person upon whom a court

imposed a sentence for a misdemeanor offense prior to January 1, 2004, and a person

upon whom a court, on or after January 1, 2004, and in accordance with law existing

prior to January 1, 2004, imposed a sentence for a misdemeanor offense that was committed

prior to January 1, 2004. (2) Except as provided in division (A)(2) of this section, Chapter 2951. of the Revised

Code as it exists on and after January 1, 2004, applies to a person upon whom a court

imposes a sentence for a misdemeanor offense committed on or after January 1, 2004.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2951.011
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
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