(a) Any person convicted of a criminal offense, other than a minor misdemeanor, and who, as a consequence thereof, is confined in the County Jail or the City Jail, shall reimburse the City for its expenses incurred by reason of his or her confinement, including, but not limited to, expenses relating to the provision of food, clothing, medical care and shelter.
(b) The City Attorney is hereby authorized to institute an appropriate civil suit in the County Court of Common Pleas for recovery of the expenses referred to in division (a) of this section. The amount of reimbursement shall be determined by the Court pursuant to Ohio R.C. 2929.15.
(Ord. 85-44. Passed 10-24-85.)