Section 4731.223 | Reporting convictions.
(A) As used in this section, "prosecutor" has the same meaning as in section 2935.01 of the Revised Code.
(B) Whenever any person holding a valid license or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter pleads guilty to, is subject to a judicial finding of guilt of, or is subject to a judicial finding of eligibility for intervention in lieu of conviction for a violation of Chapter 2907., 2925., or 3719. of the Revised Code or of any substantively comparable ordinance of a municipal corporation in connection with the person's practice, or for a second or subsequent time pleads guilty to, or is subject to a judicial finding of guilt of, a violation of section 2919.123 or 2919.124 of the Revised Code, the prosecutor in the case, on forms prescribed and provided by the state medical board, shall promptly notify the board of the conviction or guilty plea. Within thirty days of receipt of that information, the board shall initiate action in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code to determine whether to suspend or revoke the license or certificate under section 4731.22 of the Revised Code.
(C) The prosecutor in any case against any person holding a valid license or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter, on forms prescribed and provided by the state medical board, shall notify the board of any of the following:
(1) A plea of guilty to, a finding of guilt by a jury or court of, or judicial finding of eligibility for intervention in lieu of conviction for a felony, or a case in which the trial court issues an order of dismissal upon technical or procedural grounds of a felony charge;
(2) A plea of guilty to, a finding of guilt by a jury or court of, or judicial finding of eligibility for intervention in lieu of conviction for a misdemeanor committed in the course of practice, or a case in which the trial court issues an order of dismissal upon technical or procedural grounds of a charge of a misdemeanor, if the alleged act was committed in the course of practice;
(3) A plea of guilty to, a finding of guilt by a jury or court of, or judicial finding of eligibility for intervention in lieu of conviction for a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, or a case in which the trial court issues an order of dismissal upon technical or procedural grounds of a charge of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
The report shall include the name and address of the license or certificate holder, the nature of the offense for which the action was taken, and the certified court documents recording the action.
Available Versions of this Section
- September 23, 2004 – House Bill 126 - 125th General Assembly [ View September 23, 2004 Version ]
- September 29, 2017 – Amended by House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly [ View September 29, 2017 Version ]
- April 12, 2021 – Amended by Senate Bill 260 - 133rd General Assembly [ View April 12, 2021 Version ]