Lead Sponsors: Representative Adam Bird and Representative Josh Williams
Status: 3rd Hearing in House Criminal Justice Committee (May 14, 2024)
Description: The bill eliminates the authority of a court to transfer juvenile proceedings to the county of the child's residence rather than the county where the case was filed.
CCAO Position: No position (as of July 2024)
Notes: The Ohio Judicial Conference has provided opponent testimony, and the Public Children Services Association of Ohio has provided interested party testimony.