In Re Von

{¶ 1} The state of Ohio appeals from a judgment of the Eleventh District Court of Appeals reversing a trial court order that denied Aaron K. Von’s motion to terminate his sex offender registration duties. The issue presented in this court is whether the procedure to terminate reporting requirements that the General Assembly enacted effective January 1, 2008, applies to sex offenders who committed offenses prior to that date.

Facts and Procedural History

{¶ 2} Von moved to terminate his duty to comply with sex offender registration laws pursuant to R.C. 2950.15, claiming that on January 29,…