Centerville v. Knab
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The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the court of appeals reversing the trial court's judgment ordering Michael Knab to make restitution to the City of Centerville, holding that a municipality is not a victim and has no right to restitution under Ohio Const. Art I, 10a, a provision known as Marsy's law.
Knab was found guilty of making a false report to law enforcement and improper use of the 9-1-1 emergency system. The trial court ordered Knab to pay restitution to Centerville for the costs it had incurred responding to Knab's 9-1-1 call. The court of appeals affirmed Defendant's convictions but vacated the restitution order, holding that Centerville was not a victim for purposes of restitution when it was carrying out its official duties. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that a municipal corporation does not qualify as a victim under Marsy's Law and is not entitled to restitution under that provision.
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