Ohio law: Convicted arsonists must register

COLUMBUS — A new state registry is ready to accept required registrations from convicted arsonists.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the availability of the system today, bringing to fruition legislation signed into law by Gov. John Kasich earlier this year to better track men and women who have purposefully burned down homes and other structures.

Individuals convicted of arson-related crimes over the preceding decade have to register their places of residence annually with county sheriff offices.

Offenders have to pay an initial registration fee of $50, then $25 annually thereafter.

The new registry is only for law enforcement and fire investigators — it’s not open for public perusal.

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