State v. Scott

Summary

The Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals affirmed the Licking County Court of Common Pleas' denial of Anthony Scott's request to waive or suspend court costs. The court held that the trial court acted within its discretion under Ohio Revised Code section 2947.23 and afforded Scott an opportunity to be heard. The court also rejected Scott's due process claim.

Holdings

1. The trial court acted within its sound discretion in refusing to waive or suspend Scott's court costs; Scott failed to show that the decision was arbitrary, unreasonable, or unconscionable.
2. The trial court did not violate Scott's due process rights because it provided him an opportunity to be heard and to submit evidence at the hearing.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the trial court abused its discretion by refusing to waive or suspend Scott's court costs.
2. Whether the trial court violated Scott's due process rights by allegedly denying him an opportunity to be heard and submit evidence at the costs-waiver hearing.

Disposition

affirmed