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Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.201 (2026)

Application for shock probation

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September 14, 2016
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Senate Bill 97 - 131st General Assembly
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Notwithstanding the time limitation for filing a motion under former section 2947.061 of the Revised Code, an offender whose offense was committed before July 1, 1996, and who otherwise satisfies the eligibility criteria for shock probation under that section as it existed immediately prior to July 1, 1996, may apply to the offender's sentencing court for shock probation under that section on or after September 15, 2014. Not more than one motion may be filed by an offender under this section. Division (C) of former section 2947.061 of the Revised Code does not apply to a motion filed under this section. A presentence investigation report is not required for shock probation to be granted by reason of this section.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 2016–2019 · leading case: State v. Crossty, 2016-Ohio-3265.
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State v. Crossty, 2016-Ohio-3265. · cites it 6× “{¶3} In December 2014, after the enactment of R.C. 2929.201, Crossty moved for shock probation under the provisions of that statute.”
State v. Powell, 2019-Ohio-3005. · cites it 16× “{¶ 1} The State of Ohio appeals from the trial court’s order granting Donald Powell shock probation under R.C. 2929.201. Powell was not eligible for shock probation, so we reverse the trial court’s judgment.”
State v. Eaton, 2019-Ohio-2998, 140 N.E.3d 1164. · cites it 15× “{¶ 1} The State of Ohio appeals the trial court’s order granting James Eaton shock probation under R.C. 2929.201. Eaton was not eligible for shock probation, so we reverse the trial court’s judgment.”
State v. Schlosser, 2016-Ohio-731. · cites it 4× “20 and R.C. 2929.201) as a motion for shock probation (pursuant to R.”
State v. Mack, 2017-Ohio-7417. · cites it 4× “1 {¶ 8} In addition, on August 23, 2016, appellant filed a motion for shock probation pursuant to R.C. 2929.201, which the trial court construed as a motion for judicial release under R.”
State v. Walkup, 2017-Ohio-8900, 101 N.E.3d 544. · cites it 5× “] MOTION FOR SHOCK PROBATION UNDER THE STATUTORY CRITERIA UNDER OHIO LAW R.C. 2929.201 IN VIOLATION OF THE DEFENDANT [SIC.”
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