Ohio § 2945.73

§ 2945.73.

(A) A charge of felony shall be dismissed if the accused is not accorded a preliminary

hearing within the time required by sections 2945.71 and 2945.72 of the Revised Code .  Such a dismissal has the same effect as a nolle prosequi. (B)(1) Upon motion made at or prior to the commencement of trial, a person charged with

a misdemeanor shall be discharged if the person is not brought to trial within the

time required by sections 2945.71 and 2945.72 of the Revised Code .  Such a discharge is a bar to any further criminal proceedings against the person

based on the same conduct. (2) Regardless of whether a longer time limit may be provided by sections 2945.71 and 2945.72 of the Revised Code , a person charged with misdemeanor shall be discharged if the person is held in jail

in lieu of bond awaiting trial on the pending charge: (a) For a total period equal to the maximum term of imprisonment which may be imposed

for the most serious misdemeanor charged; (b) For a total period equal to the term of imprisonment allowed in lieu of payment of

the maximum fine which may be imposed for the most serious misdemeanor charged, when

the offense or offenses charged constitute minor misdemeanors. (3) A discharge under division (B)(2) of this section is a bar to any further criminal

proceedings against the person based on the same conduct. (C)(1) A person charged with a felony, who is not brought to trial within the time required

by sections 2945.71 and 2945.72 of the Revised Code , is eligible for release from detention.  The court may release the person from any detention in connection with the charges

pending trial and may impose any terms or conditions on the release that the court

considers appropriate. (2) Upon motion made at or before the commencement of trial, but not sooner than fourteen

days before the day the person would become eligible for release pursuant to division

(C)(1) of this section, the charges shall be dismissed with prejudice unless the person

is brought to trial on those charges within fourteen days after the motion is filed

and served on the prosecuting attorney.  If no motion is filed, the charges shall be dismissed with prejudice unless the

person is brought to trial on those charges within fourteen days after it is determined

by the court that the time for trial required by sections 2945.71 and 2945.72 of the Revised Code has expired.  If it is determined by the court that the time for trial required by sections 2945.71 and 2945.72 of the Revised Code has expired, no additional charges arising from the same facts and circumstances

as the original charges may be added during the fourteen-day period specified under

this division.  The fourteen-day period specified under this division may be extended at the request

of the accused or on account of the fault or misconduct of the accused.