Judicial Release is a motion in Common Pleas Court after a Judge has imposed a sentence for a conviction. The motion requests the Judge to consider a change in circumstances and work done in ODRC as reasons for release from prison earlier than the full sentence imposed. Ohio only allows Judicial release under some circumstances and after deadlines set by law.

When a Defendant or a Defendant’s attorney files a motion for judicial release a prosecutor is given a chance to reply. Once a reply is filed a judge can make a ruling on the motion with or without a hearing. A Judge does not have unlimited power to let a prisoner out of prison early so it is important to know what is allowed by law and whether a Defendant has met all eligibility requirements for Judicial Release.

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Knowing when Judicial Release is available can only be determined by reading the entry written by a judge during sentencing. If there is no mandatory time, a judge may grant early release during the following timeframes:
Sentence of 1 year and 11 months (or less) = Eligible immediately
Sentence of 4 years and 11 months (or less) = Must serve 6 months prison Sentence of 5 years (or less) = Must serve 4 years in prison

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Brandon practices in all Central Ohio courts including the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the Courts of Common Pleas, Municipal courts and Mayor's courts.