PDF Everywhere and Nowhere: Compassionate Release in the States – Ohio
Ohio provides compassionate release through Judicial Release and Release as if on Parole to eligible incarcerated individuals who are (1) in imminent danger of death, (2) terminally ill, or (3) medically incapacitated. In addition, individuals who meet one of those three criteria and are serving sentences for crimes committed prior to July 1, 1996, may be eligible for Medical Release. This memo summarizes the regulations and requirements of these programs, including the categories of release, eligibility criteria, the decision-making process, post-decision topics, and reporting.