Ohio House Bill 177: Allow motion for new trial, other relief based on new evidence

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session

What it does

To amend sections 181.25, 2929.06, 2945.79, 2945.80, 2945.81, 2953.21, and 2953.23 and to enact section 2945.811 of the Revised Code to allow a person to file a motion for a new trial or a petition for postconviction relief if the person produces new evidence that would establish a strong probability of a different result at trial.

Latest action

Referred to committee: Judiciary (2025-03-19)

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