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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio HB 975 allows law enforcement officers to petition courts for removal from prosecutor Brady-Giglio lists
Last action · July 13, 2026: IntroducedSponsors: Phil Plummer and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio law enforcement officers can now petition the court of common pleas to have their names removed from a prosecutor's if they provide evidence showing they should not be included. Under the bill, prosecutors maintaining such lists must provide written notice to officers when adding their names. The legislation also exempts evidence presented in these removal hearings from state public records laws.
The measure establishes a formal judicial review process for officers whose credibility has been officially questioned by prosecutors, directly affecting employment standing, legal testimony capabilities, and departmental records for local law enforcement personnel.
- A Brady-Giglio list refers to a roster compiled by prosecutors containing law enforcement officers who have documented credibility issues, stemming from the U.S. Supreme Court cases Brady v. Maryland and Giglio v. United States. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Law enforcement officers
Officers receive the right to petition a court for removal from a Brady-Giglio list, are entitled to written notice upon placement, and can request in-camera hearings.
Prosecutors
Prosecutors who maintain Brady-Giglio lists are required to provide written notice when adding an officer and participate in court-ordered removal hearings and in-camera proceedings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Brady-Giglio list under this bill?
Where must an officer file a petition for removal?
Are records of the removal proceedings open to the public?
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Procedural history
1 action- Jul 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced
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Introduction of Judicial Oversight for Brady-Giglio Lists
Ohio law previously lacked a specific statutory mechanism for law enforcement officers to challenge placement on prosecutorial Brady-Giglio lists through court petitions.
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www.legislature.ohio.gov
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