Ohio Juvenile Delinquency Penalties

The following penalties could apply for juveniles found delinquent for an act that would be a felony or misdemeanor if committed by an adult, but who was not bound over to adult court:

Aggravated Murder or Murder

• The child could be committed to the Department of Youth Services until they reach the age of 21
• The child was 14-15 y.o. – Mandatory SYO sentence
• The child was 10-13 y.o. – Discretionary SYO sentence
• The child was under 10 y.o – Up to 90 days detention facility
• Maximum fine $2,000

Attempted Aggravated Murder or Attempted Murder

• The child could be committed for a minimum of 6-7 years, or until he/she reaches the age of 21
• The child was 14-15 y.o. – Mandatory SYO sentence
• The child was 10-13 y.o. – Discretionary SYO sentence
• The child was under 10 y.o – Up to 90 days detention facility
• Maximum fine $2,000

First Degree Felony (F1)

• The child could be committed for a minimum of 1 year or until he/she reaches  age of 21
• The child was 16-17 years old: Mandatory SYO if enhanced factors present – Discretionary SYO if no enhanced factors
• The child was 14-15 years old: Discretionary SYO
• The child was 12-13 years old: Discretionary SYO if enhanced factors present
• The child was 10-11 years old: Discretionary SYO if enhanced factors present
• Child under 10 years old: Up to 90 days detention facility
• Maximum fine $1,500

Second Degree Felony (F2)

• The child could be committed for a minimum of 1 year or until he/she reaches age of 21
• The child was 14-17 years old: Discretionary SYO
• The child was 12-13 years old: Discretionary SYO if enhanced factors present
• Child under 12 years old: Up to 90 days detention facility
• Maximum fine $1,000

Third Degree Felony (F3)

• The child could be committed for a minimum period of 6 months or until he/she reaches the age of 21
• The child was 16-17 years old: Discretionary SYO
• The child was 14-15 years old: Discretionary SYO if enhanced factors present
• Child under 14 years old: Up to 90 days detention facility
• Maximum fine $750

Fourth Degree Felony (F4)

• The child could be committed for a minimum period of 6 months or until he/she reaches the age of 21
• The child was 16-17 years old: Discretionary SYO if enhanced factors present
• Child under 16 years old: Up to 90 days detention facility
• Maximum fine $400

Fifth Degree Felony (F5)

• The child could be committed for a minimum period of 6 months or until he/she reaches the age of 21
• The child was 16-17 years old: Discretionary SYO if enhanced factors present
• Child under 16 years old: Up to 90 days detention facility
• Maximum fine $300

First Degree Misdemeanor (M1)

• Up to 90 days detention facility
• Maximum fine $250

Second Degree Misdemeanor (M2)

• Up to 90 days detention facility
• Maximum fine $200

Third Degree Misdemeanor (M3)

• Up to 90 days detention facility
• Maximum fine $150

Fourth Degree Misdemeanor (M4)

• Up to 90 days detention facility
• Maximum fine $100

Minor Misdemeanor (MM)

• Maximum fine $50