Ohio · Criminal & Records
The Ohio Criminal Law Guide
Understand Ohio's felony degrees, the Reagan Tokes Law's indefinite sentencing, the court process from arraignment to appeal, and your rights.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to Ohio law · Plain language
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Understand an Ohio criminal case from arrest to sentencing
How bail is set, what happens at arraignment and indictment, felony degrees F1 to F5, and indefinite sentencing under the Reagan Tokes Law.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
An arrest in Ohio starts a process with its own rules, deadlines and vocabulary. For the person charged and for the family trying to help, the first days can feel confusing.
The Ohio Criminal Law Guide explains how criminal cases work under Title 29 of the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure. It covers why Ohio has no common law crimes, how felonies and misdemeanors are classified, and how a case moves from arrest and initial appearance to a preliminary hearing, grand jury indictment and trial in the Court of Common Pleas.
The guide explains how judges set bail and release conditions, when a bail-denial hearing can be held, and the preliminary hearing timelines of 10 days for a person held in jail and 15 days for a person released. It walks through the Reagan Tokes Law, which sets indefinite sentences for many first- and second-degree felonies committed on or after March 22, 2019.
• Felony degrees F1 through F5 and their sentencing ranges
• Repeat violent offender specifications
• Intervention in Lieu of Conviction (ILC)
• Direct appeals, postconviction petitions and record sealing
Each chapter speaks to both the accused person and the family member or supporter, with real-world questions and answers, checklists, a glossary and comparison tables. Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- The Foundation: Ohio Revised Code Title 29
- Classifying Crimes: Felonies and Misdemeanors
- Sentencing Laws: The Reagan Tokes Law and Indefinite Sentences
- The Pretrial Process: From Arrest to Indictment
- Exceptions and Defenses in Ohio Criminal Law
- Rights of Family Member or Supporter
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 23 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to Ohio law so you can verify it.
Cited, so you can check it
Every rule names the section of Ohio law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
Plain language, no filler
Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
Dated and updated
Each guide carries a law-current date and new editions ship when the law changes.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
Ohio criminal law: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you. Read the free article: Charged With a Crime in Ohio? Bail, Courts and Sentences
How is bail decided in an Ohio criminal case?
Judges weigh appearance at future court dates and public safety, looking at the offense, the evidence, community ties and criminal history. For certain serious charges, a hearing can be held to deny bail. The guide explains each factor.
What is the Reagan Tokes Law?
It created indefinite sentencing for many first- and second-degree felonies committed on or after March 22, 2019. A judge sets a minimum term, the law sets a maximum, and the prison system reviews release. The guide explains how it works.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for Ohio?
Yes. This guide is written for Ohio law and cites the Ohio statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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