State v. Quarterman
2014 Ohio 5796
Ohio Ct. App.2014Background
- In Nov. 2011, Allen Quarterman pleaded guilty to one count each of burglary and domestic violence and was sentenced to four years of community control (probation).
- Probation conditions included a no-contact order, regular drug testing, verifiable employment, and completion of an inpatient drug-treatment program.
- Quarterman completed the inpatient program but repeatedly violated other probation terms (contacting victims, positive drug tests, electronic-monitor violations).
- After multiple probation-violation hearings and continuances, the court revoked probation and sentenced Quarterman to 18 months in prison, initially awarding 135 days jail-time credit (journal entry dated July 8, 2013).
- Quarterman moved for additional jail-time credit (seeking 274 days, including 62 days in inpatient rehab). The trial court granted seven additional days (total 142 days) but denied credit for inpatient treatment.
- Quarterman appealed; the appellate court reconsidered sua sponte and affirmed, holding the appeal moot because Quarterman had been released from prison, but discussed statutory changes affecting jail-time-credit review.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether Quarterman was entitled to jail-time credit for time spent in an inpatient drug-rehab facility required by probation | Quarterman: the 62 days in inpatient rehab were a condition of probation, so he should receive credit toward his prison sentence | State/Trial Ct.: denied credit for inpatient treatment; awarded 142 days total jail-time credit (denying the 62 days) | Appeal dismissed as moot because Quarterman was released; court affirmed trial court's judgment and declined to grant credit on appeal |
Key Cases Cited
- State ex rel. Gordon v. Murphy, 112 Ohio St.3d 329, 2006-Ohio-6572, 859 N.E.2d 928 (Ohio 2006) (release from custody can render an appeal regarding jail-time credit moot)
