Ohio § 5924.72

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5924.72, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5924.72.

(A) An officer having special court-martial jurisdiction over a person whose sentence

has been suspended may recommend vacation of the suspension of an approved sentence

or part of a sentence that was imposed by a special court-martial and includes a bad-conduct

discharge or that was imposed by a general court-martial. (B) Before vacating the suspension of a sentence or part of a sentence under division

(A) of this section, an officer having special court-martial jurisdiction over a person

whose sentence has been suspended shall hold a hearing on the alleged violation of

the terms of suspension.  The person has the right to be represented at the hearing by counsel. (C) The record of the hearing and the recommendation of the officer having special court-martial

jurisdiction shall be sent for action to the officer exercising general court-martial

jurisdiction over the person whose sentence has been suspended.  If that officer vacates the suspension, any unexecuted part of the sentence except

a dismissal shall be executed, subject to applicable restrictions set forth in section 5924.71 of the Revised Code .  A vacation of the suspension of a dismissal is not effective until it is approved

by the adjutant general. (D) The suspension of any other sentence may be vacated by any authority competent to

convene, for the command in which the accused is serving or assigned, a court of the

kind that imposed the sentence.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5924.72

What does Ohio Revised Code § 5924.72 cover?

Section 5924.72 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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