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HB 696·OH·house

Modify jurisdiction of the Erie County prosecuting attorney

In CommitteeFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: D. J. Swearingen
Latest Action

Refer to Committee

Feb 18, 2026

Summary

The proposal requires the Erie County prosecuting attorney to prosecute all state law violations that occur in the county’s unincorporated areas, except for offenses in the townships of Florence, Huron, Perkins, and Vermilion. It also clarifies how other Ohio counties may assign prosecution duties to their county attorneys or municipal lawyers and provides modest extra pay for those taking on the added work.

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