Ohio Code 309.15 – Annual report to attorney general
On or before the first day of September in each year, if so required by the attorney general by a written notice given on or before the first day of August, the prosecuting attorney shall transmit to the attorney general a report of all crimes prosecuted by indictment or information in his county for the year ending the first day of July, specifying:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 309.15
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
(A) Under the head of felonies:
(1) The number convicted;
(2) The number acquitted;
(3) The amount of costs incurred;
(4) The amount of costs collected.
(B) Under the head of misdemeanors:
(1) The number convicted;
(2) The number acquitted;
(3) The amount of fines imposed;
(4) The amount of fines collected;
(5) The amount of costs incurred;
(6) The amount of costs collected.
(C) Such other information as the attorney general requires.
The attorney general may prepare and forward to the prosecuting attorney the necessary blanks and instructions for such annual reports. Prosecuting attorneys shall furnish to the attorney general any information he requires in the execution of his office, whenever such information is requested by him.