Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Transitional Control
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Section 2967.26 of the Ohio Revised Code authorizes the
Division of Parole and Community Services to transfer
eligible inmates to transitional control status for the
purpose of closely monitoring the inmate’s adjustment to
community supervision during the final 180 days of an
inmate’s sentence.
These inmates are confined in a suitable facility
that is licensed according to Division (C) of Section
2967.14 of the Ohio Revised Code, or in a residence the
department has approved for this purpose and monitored by an
electronic monitoring device, as described in Section
2929.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Parole Board Parole Officers screen inmates for the
Transitional Control Program.
An inmate must first complete a Transitional Control
Program Waiver (DRC 3181) with his/her Case Manager 10
months prior to release.
Inmates can be released into the program within 6
months of their estimated release dates.
The Transitional Control Program is a privilege, not a
right. The
strict screening process determines eligibility and
suitability for the program. The Bureau of Community
Sanctions is responsible for locating a suitable placement
after the sentencing judge has been contacted and approves
the inmate’s participation in the program.
The sentencing judge may deny an inmate’s
participation in the program.
This is referred to as a Judicial Veto.
While in the Transitional Control Program, participants are
considered inmates and are expected to follow all rules and
regulations.
Rule violations may result in sanctions or return to prison.
Inmates sentenced prior to 7/1/1996, are eligible for a
Transitional Control Hearing with the Parole Board 8 months
prior to a first hearing, the expiration of the maximum
sentence, or the next continued hearing date. To be
approved, the inmate must receive a majority vote of the
Parole Board Members.
To verify an inmate’s sentence, see “Offender Search” under Offender Information in the ODRC Website.