Petition for release, modification, or cancellation of charge

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5121.49, under Chapter 5121 | Welfare Institutions - Generally.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5121.49

(A) Any person who has been charged under section 5121.33 or 5121.35 of the Revised Code may petition the department of mental health and addiction services to do the following: (1) Release the person from a charge; (2) Modify or cancel a charge. (B) The department shall respond to a petition in writing and inform the petitioner of whether a release, modification, or cancellation has been approved. Last updated October 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM