State v. Biondo, 2008-P-0028 (12-12-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant, Russell J. Biondo, after being released from prison, moved the Portage County Court of Common Pleas to terminate his post-release control sanctions based upon the court's failure to advise him, at sentencing, that he would be subject to such sanctions upon release from prison. After a brief hearing, the Portage County Court of Common Pleas concluded it lacked jurisdiction to terminate appellant's post-release control. Appellant now appeals the trial court's judgment and, for the reasons herein, we reverse.

{¶ 2} On August 17, 2001, appellant was indicted on one count of…