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Dec 18, 2025·Board meeting
Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission Meeting
The meeting encompassed reports from several committees. The Adult Criminal Justice Committee secured approval for revised competency and Not Guilt by Reason of insanity flowcharts and received an update on the History of Sentencing in Ohio project. The Juvenile Justice Committee discussed the development of juvenile process flowcharts and a Juvenile Justice Terminology Resource Guide. The Data Committee obtained approval for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Department of Youth Services data maps. The Personnel Committee led the adoption of revised Operating Guidelines, which include adjusted requisition thresholds and streamlined interview processes, and accepted a staff resignation. Additionally, the commission received a legislative update on pending bills, authorized staff travel to an upcoming conference, and addressed administrative and procedural business.
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The commission approved the 2026 meeting dates and finalized several documents, including the Presentence Investigation (PSI) Reference Guide, the Adult Sentencing Appellate Report, and the updated Uniform Sentencing Entry. The Juvenile Justice Committee presented the Juvenile Disposition Bench Card, the Juvenile Appellate Report, and the Juvenile Justice History for publication. The Data Committee reviewed behavioral health programming, the R.C. 181.27 report, and new data maps. During the meeting, the commission held an executive session, appointed an Interim Executive Director, updated the Operating Guidelines, and discussed legislative developments. Additionally, the commission authorized the publication of various reports to the Resources for the Bench website.
The Commission meeting covered several committee reports and action items. The Adult Criminal Justice Committee finalized a Presentence Investigation Reference Guide, discussed an Adult Sentencing Appellate Report, and updated the Uniform Sentencing Entry. The Juvenile Justice Committee addressed juvenile disposition bench cards, a Juvenile Appellate Report, and Juvenile Justice History. The Data Committee reviewed behavioral health programming data and approved reports on involuntary commitment data and agency data maps. The Personnel Committee discussed personnel matters in executive session and approved updates to the Operating Guidelines regarding remote attendance and amendments. Legislative updates provided information on recent and pending bills, including HB 96 and others related to sentencing structure.
May 8, 2025·Board meeting
Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission Meeting
The Commission discussed several key items, including the finalization of recommended elements for Presentence Investigation (PSI) reports, such as adding financial condition and security threat group affiliation. Discussions also covered juvenile justice initiatives, including updates to bench cards and data analysis on bindovers. The Data Committee reported on the adoption of the OCJS Data Map. Personnel matters included the appointment of an Interim Administrative Director following an executive session. Additionally, the Commission reviewed revisions to its Operating Guidelines, received a legislative update regarding the state budget and House Bill 5, approved staff attendance at the National Association of Sentencing Commissions conference, and authorized the publication of reference materials on the Supreme Court of Ohio's website.
