Sex Jurisdiction Debate Moves Forward

The Ohio Supreme Court agrees to clarify how long juvenile court judges have jurisdiction over youthful sex offenders. State law allows juvenile offenders to petition a judge to have a sex offender classification removed. Juvenile court judges have permanent jurisdiction over juvenile sex offender classifications, regardless of where the juvenile is in the process, for now.

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Williams Co. Commissioners hold second hearing on proposed projects.

The Williams County commissioners Tuesday held the second hearing on proposed projects for a critical …