State v. Braden (Slip Opinion)

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 4204

Syllabus

Criminal law—Sentencing—R.C. 2947.23(C) authorizes trial courts to waive, suspend or modify the payment of court costs imposed both before and after its effective date, March 22, 2013—R.C. 2947.23(C) provides exception to res judicata when a defendant did not request waiver at sentencing or challenge court costs on direct appeal—R.C. 2947.23(C) does not require retroactive application for it to apply to offenders whose convictions were final before its enactment—Motion for reconsideration granted, court of appeals' judgment reversed, and cause remanded.