State v. Bodyke

[Cite as State v. Bodyke, 126 Ohio St.3d 266,

2010-Ohio-2424.] THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLEE, v. BODYKE ET AL., APPELLANTS. [Cite as State v. Bodyke, 126 Ohio St.3d 266,

2010-Ohio-2424.] Criminal law — R.C. Chapter 2950 — Sex offenders — R.C. 2950.031 and 2950.032 violate separation of powers by requiring executive branch to reclassify sex offenders already classified by court order — Only appellate courts are constitutionally permitted to review or modify court judgments — Executive branch may not reopen final judgments — Stare decisis — Doctrine not controlling in cases presenting…