02/13/2024

House Bill 314

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.