OHRSOL Articles

The Importance of Advocacy to Change Hearts & Minds

by Barb Wright July 2021 It has been said that we need three things to effect change: legislation, litigation, and education (not necessarily in that order). These two articles describe developments in the first two areas and present important educational opportunities for our members. South Carolina Supreme Court Nixes Lifelong...

Termination of the Duty to Register Rules, Process, & Tips

by Barb Wright April 2021 Depending on the date of your offense and the tier level classification, you may be eligible to petition the court for termination of your duty to register. Ohio’s current Sex Offender Registration and Notification (SORN) law specifically provides for certain offenders to petition for termination...

Relief for Youthful Offenders: It’s About Time

by Barb Wright February 2021 After five years of hard work and cajoling, Families and Individuals for Reform (FAIR) convinced the Ohio General Assembly to pass a bill that allows certain “eligible offenders” to petition for modification or termination of the duty to register. It wasn’t easy (see “Lots of...

Lots of Hard Work & Then a Christmas Miracle

by Barb Wright February 2021 Families and Individuals for Reform (FAIR) and 682 potential “eligible offenders have received a Christmas present in the form of a “Christmas tree” bill at the end of the 133rd General Assembly. A Christmas tree bill is a conglomeration of bills, usually of related content...