HB 477 clarifies the people who have the power to appeal criminal decisions and allows the prosecution the right to delayed appeals.

Jurisdiction/Legislation Level

State

LCS Legislation Status

http://lsc.state.oh.us/coderev/hou129.nsf/House+Bill+Number/0477?OpenDoc...

Our Take on This Bill

HB 477 is a problematic expansion of prosecutorial power in Ohio’s courts. The ACLU of Ohio believes this bill grants prosecutors license to come dangerously close to violating defendants’ 5th Amendment constitutional rights and alters the balance of court proceedings.

Committees

Criminal Justice (H)

Sponsors

Rep. Huffman (R), Rep. O’Brien (D), Rep. Terhar (R)

Authors

Rep. Bubp (R), Rep. Slaby (R)

Status

Failed

Bill number

HB 477