State v. Brewer

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 86 Ohio St.3d 160.] THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLANT, v. BREWER, APPELLEE. THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLANT, v. RHODES, APPELLEE. THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLANT, v. SOWARDS, APPELLEE. THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLANT, v. HANRAHAN, APPELLEE. [Cite as State v. Brewer,

1999-Ohio-146.] Criminal procedure—Classification as sexual predator—Sexual predator hearing conducted pursuant to R.C. 2950.09(C)(2) must take place prior to offender’s release from confinement—Hearing must be scheduled far enough in advance of offender’s release date to allow…