HB 477 clarifies the people who have the power to appeal criminal decisions and allows the prosecution the right to delayed appeals.
Jurisdiction/Legislation Level
State
LCS Legislation Status
http://lsc.state.oh.us/coderev/hou129.nsf/House+Bill+Number/0477?OpenDoc...
Our Take on This Bill
HB 477 is a problematic expansion of prosecutorial power in Ohio’s courts. The ACLU of Ohio believes this bill grants prosecutors license to come dangerously close to violating defendants’ 5th Amendment constitutional rights and alters the balance of court proceedings.
Committees
Criminal Justice (H)