HOLLAND & MUIRDEN ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1343 Sharon-Copley Road + PO. Box 345 + Sharon Center, OH 44274 Phone (330) 239-4480 Fax (330) 239.6224 Toll Free (877) 239-4480 ‘[email protected] swwcholland-muirden.com TERRY AO. caicon we June 15, 2015 ‘The Ohio House Judiciary Committee c/o Chairman Jim Butler elf Dilon@ohio Ro: Opponent testimony te HA 198 Dear Chairman and Hororable Members of the House Judiciary Committee, This leter is submitted as written testimony in opposition to HB 198, which would repeal the authority of a county humane society to appoint a prosecutor for cases related to animal cruelty. A blanket repeal of R.C. §2931.18 is an extreme reaction which will harm law enforcement, and will be most welcomed by animal cruelty offenders, Yet | acknowledge some legitimate issues ralsed by the bills sponsors. ‘There are two public policy concerns here: (1) Making sure that animal cruelty crimes are handled efficiently and effectively; and (2} ensuring that animal cruelty prosecutors have adequate oversight to promote public confidence. Blanket repeal of RC §2931.18 would be the biggest reduction in the power of county humane societies by the legislature in Ohio history. | believe that is an extreme and lunnecessary response. The legislature and this Committee are capable of addressing both problems. History of. 2 18, January 1, 1926, the statute we now know was first passed as GC see. 13440, i criginally allowed the probate court, or the common pleas court or the county commissioners to determine the amount the appointed attorney was to be paid. Page of7‘+ 1929, the same statute is recodified as GC sec.12424-8. No changes were made. + October 1, 1953, all General Code statutes are converted to the Ohio Revised Code, Our statute was then assigned its current number: ORC 2931.18. No substantive changes were made, ‘+ 1963, the law was expanded to add that a humane society “may also employ one or ‘more assistant attorneys..." to prosecute animal cruelty cases ‘+1987, the law was amended to state that only the county commissioners would determine the amount of money that should be paid to the appointed prosecuting. attorney. + 1996, Ohio Attorney General renders an opinion that a prosecutor appointed under ORC 2931.18 has authority to get criminal history information from LEADS. OAG No. 96-049. ‘+ Appellate cases that have upheld the right of a county humane society to appoint 3 special prosecutor: (© Cleveland v. Moriarty (Ohio Ct. App, Cuyahoga County, May 15, 2008) 2008 Ohio 2366; (© State v. Myers, (Ohio Ct. App., Medina County Apr. 4, 2001) 2001 Ohio App, Lexis 1581; (© State v Hofle (1977) 52 Ohio App.26 9, 367 N.E.2d 1226, chground By way of i:roduction, | am an attorney licensed in the State of Ohio since 1988, For the last 28 years, | Fave served as a prosecutor for hundreds of animal cruelty cases in dozens ‘of courts for atleast 30 different counties, all pursuant to RC. §2931.38. In the past year alone, four office nas prosecuted cases in Ashland, Cuyahoga, Lake, Lucas, Medina, Montgomery, Portage, Summit, Urion and Williams Counties. | frequently conduct continuing education sessions on animal cruelty law for humane agents, dog wardens, police, sheriff's office personnel and CLES for attorneys. Sponsors have included the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, Ohio State Bar Association, Ohio Humane ‘Agents Association, Ohio Federated Humane Societies, Cleveland Bar Association, Ohio Dog. Warden's Associaticn, Humane Society of the United States, and National Animal Control Association. | have presented training on animal cruelty law for veterinarians through the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, the Ohio State University, and the Montana Veterinary Medical Association. 1am alo an Adjunct Professor for Animal Law at Case Western Reserve University School of aw. he value of appointed prosecutors for animal cruelty cases, >My personal experience began in February of 1991 when over 90 dogs and horses were ‘found suffering fcom severe neglect at a residential property in Medina County. Animals were Page 2 0f7living in filthy conditions, without adequate food or water, and without protection from freezing conditions. Animals were seized by humane agents pursuant toa search warrant. “The matter was taken tothe local prosecutor. His candor was admirable. He had never seen an animal neglect case before. He conceded that he had no idea how to evaluate or handle it. | was appointed by the county humane society to help prosecute the case pursuant, to RC 2931.18. The jury trial lasted for seven days. It remains the longest tral n the history of the Medina Municipal Court Itis clear to me that most prosecutors are both honorable and skilled, working as best they can to keep up with often overwhelming case-loads. Many handle animal cruelty cases without difficulty and require no assistance. | have been assured for instance that Rep. Johnson, a co-sponsor of this bil, has been an excellent advocate for the animal cases she has handled. And when the prosecutor has both the time and the experience, a humane society generally does nat invoke the statute, But animal cruelty cases represent only a fraction of what prosecutors do. More than ‘one has told me in private, “Look at this pile on my desk. I have too many human cases. I don’t time for animal cases,” or some variation on that theme. It is not for lack of caring. Once | am appointed, most prosecutors appreciate the assistance, They are simply often unfamiliar with egal and evidentiary issues that arse in these ‘unusual cases, such as mandatory notice and 10 day hearing for seizure of companion animals; atfirmative defenses for trespassing animals or aggressive dogs; the language commonly found in necropsies or veterinarian reparts; or the Body Condition Score for animals, where a “5” can mean “normal” or “emaciated,” depending on which scale is used. ‘Animal cruelty isa vital issue for law and order. As the Bill Sponsors concede, studies hhave proven a clear link between animal cruelty and criminal aetvity against humans, and a link between animal neglect and theneglect of children, the disabled and the elderly. The national Association for Prosecuting Attorneys has recognized that link, and urges prosecutors to give animal cruelty cases as much priority as other crimes of violence. (See http://www apaine org/programs/snimal-crvelty/,) Yet animal cases are relatively rare, largely for two reasons: (a) Animals cannot speak, {and therefore cannot report crimes that harm them; and (b) animal victims tend to be the personal property of the offenders, so these crimes go undetected, RC §2931.18 is the incubator for attorneys to develop animal eruelty law expertise There are simply not enough animal cases in most jurisdictions to do so otherwise Page 30f7‘Alleged conflict of interest. Supporters ofthe bill claim that current law creates a “conflict of interest." We disagree. It is not a conflict of interest when an animal cruelty prosecutor supports a local humane society, any more than if a prosecutor supports a local rape crisis center while prosecuting Violent crimes against women, Our prosecutors should care deeply about the crimes they prosecute. This is not a conflict cf interes; itis an Identity of interest. Ohio courts have consistently ejected these and ‘other arguments made by defendants who have tried desperately to disqualify the animal cruelty prosecutors they did nat like, Our office exercises independent judgment on each case as a representative ofthe State ‘of Ohio, ust like every other prosecutor. On many occasions, we decide not to press charges ‘on caves presented by agents of the appointing humane society. Oversight ofa rosecutors Supporters also claim that appointed prosecutors require more layers of government ‘oversight. However, some significant oversight i already in place. The law curcently requires 8 county probate court to approve each and every humane ‘agent that is appointed by a humane society. The probate judge can also remove any humane agent. That is more direct oversight than there is for any other kind of law enforcement officer. Furthermore, county commissioners only have to pay prosecutors such amounts as are deemed "Just and reasonable.” Commissioners can make any reasonable inquiry they like under current aw to determine whether an appointed prosecutor is providing proper services to the community, and can deny payment for services which are not just or reasonable. Some boards of county commissioners have chosen to meet with me in person to discuss specific cases or my method of operation generally. Separate invoices are sent every month to each ‘county on every case. Every invoice provides the case name, case number, and detall about each action taken by the prosecutor during the course of the case so the commissioners are fully informed. {in addition, RC $303.05 already allows a citizen to file 2 petition to remove a prosecutor for improper conduct. Response to Sponsor Testimony. Bill Sponsor Rep. Hamsley provided attachments to his sponsor testimony. Rep. Hambley was a county commissioner for 18 years in Medina County where I lve and work. We Page 4017hhave known each other well oer the years, and worked together on joint projects. Neither Mr. Hambley nor the other Medira County Commissioners ever expressed a concern about animal cruelty prosecutions, and approved all invoices for our work | raise this Issue because 1 beliove that hic written Sponsor testimony could be ‘misconstrued a5 suggesting that there was some impropriety with the humane society in ‘Medina County or with our work as prosecutors. Mr. Hambley has assured me and the local press that the bill was introcuced to address a philosophical concern, He said he believes nothing was done wrong, and! take him at his word. | have personally spoken with the Medina County Probate Judge, County Prosecutor and Sherif; all who agreed that they did not believe there was improper conduct. Non-prosecution agreements are all valid exercises of prosecutorial discretion for minor offenders who are wiling to alter thelr behavior. They are sometimes requested directly by defense attorneys. Some, bu: not all, equire animal owners to reimburse a portion of costs ‘actually incurred for the care and rehabilitation of animals who suffered 25 a result of the ‘owner's conduct. Cases are resolved with education, in the least invasive manner, making every effort to keep animal owners out of criminal court, and avoid costs tothe county. Each case is documented and is supported by probable cause. The investigations and the non-prosecution agreemerts are law enfewcement activities, and are public records ‘believe Mr. Hambley was raising this issue to support his belie that more oversight is needed not because there are current problems, but to avoid the potential appearance of impropriety. That isa valid isue, and good cause to scrutinize the statute to find 9 way of Providing the additional oversight he seeks, as discussed below. Response to arguments of proponents. This Committee heard proponent testimony from two people who were charged with ‘animal cruelty. One was found guilty of eausing unnecessary cuffering oy neglecting 29 horses and 9 cats. The otter was found not guilty after a bench trial. Bot were represented by ‘counsel It is not uncommon for persons charged with criminal offenses to blame the legal system. Clearly, where a defendant enters a plea, was represented by an attomey who reviewed all of the evidence, was found gulty by a court, and did not appeal, the defendant was provided proper legal process ‘The question is whether each case was supported by probable cause. The person acquitted a trial was charged with neglecting to provide care for her dog such that it caused unnecessary suffering. In that case, the dog was found at large with a baseballsized growth next to its rectum which was open, oozing and emitting a foul odor. Two veterinarians Page Sof7concluded that the growth would have taken months to develop, and that the animal was clearly suffering a great deal of discomfort as a result. They decided that immediate surgery was required. I have attached 9 copy of the investigatory reports, veterinary reports and photographs so that the Committee can draw its own conclusions. Testimony was presented in favor of the bill from the Ohio Prosecuting Attorney's ‘Association. It is my understanding that his organization represents county prosecutors, not ‘municipal court prosecutors. | believe itis fair to say that less than 1% of animal cruelty cases in the past 20 years were felonies. | respect but disagree with the postion of OPAA on several points ‘+ There is already a statute (RC §309.05) which allows a citizen to bring an action to remove a prosecutor for improper conduct. Mr. Murphy says that law does not apply because a prosecutor appointed pursuant to RC 2931.18 is not a prosecutor. However, every court in which | have made an appearance have in fact recognized me asa lawtully appointed prosecutor, and legal challenges have been rejected by tral courts and appellate courts alike, ‘+ There are other entities who appoint their own prosecutors, like park districts. The OPAA written testimony stated that park districts do not have this power; however I ‘understand that Mr. Murphy conceded that he was incorrect during his live testimony. + Pechaps of greatest concern was the OPAA response to humane socisties’ concern about the expense and difficulty of caring for lve animals while criminal cases are pending. The OPAA letter says “Prosecution of these cases by the regular prosecutor ‘does not mean that the animals must be held as evidence. Photographs and video can bbe used as evidence.” That statement ilustrates the honest misunderstanding that pl enforcement. First of all, animals often must be seized to be examined by veterinarians, and treated over a period of time. For example: the best test of whether an animal is starving or is naturally skinny is to Feed it normally and record its weight gzin. But more importantly, the primary goa! of animal cruelty enforcement, after all, is to rescue animals from conditions of abuse and neglect. \f animals are found to be suffering, and we are not to hold them pending resolution of the case, they must either bbe humanely destroyed, or leftin the custody of the offender. Perhaps more than any other, this highlights the need for prosecutors with knowledge and experience with animals Page 6017Room for compromise. There are many possible ways to address the concerns raised by che Sponsors of HB 198 without completely repealing a statute which has provided value to many courts and ‘communities t very litle cost. A new layer of accountability could be added in any number of ways One possibilty s to allow the probate court, which is already Involved in overseeing humane agents, to have authority to remove an appointed prosecutor for reasonable cause, Rep. Hambley has invited me to participate in an upcoming, but yet to be scheduled ‘meeting of interested partes forthe purpose of working on possible cempromice language. 1 ask that the Committee hold offon further action until the parties have an opportunity to work further on ways to resolve the concerns of both proponents and opponents of HB 198, ‘Thank you again for your kin attention. Yours teal, Jeffrey Holland Attorney at Law sh Encosure Page 7 of?Statement of Events of @ Dog owned by Tammy Collins Investigating Officer: Mary Jo Johnson, Humane Office for Medina Ceunty SPCA. Date: March 15, 2012 Suspect: Tammy Collins, 3489 Styx Hill Road, Medina, Ohio 44256 {received a eal from the Medina County Animal Shelter on March 9,2012, about a Bassett Hound that was put in the night drop and it had a vey large growah on it tail which was bleeding horribly. The Deputy wanted us to ake the dog due o the medical ‘condition and active bleeding. 1 tld them to bring it up tous immediately ‘The dog was transported by Ryan, one of the deputies forthe MCAC. Ryan arrived shortly before 1:00pm. The kennel in which the dog was transported in had excessive ‘unounts of blood and blood smears inside it. The Bassett Hound had blood covering shout 23 ofhis entire body. Ryan assisted Stephanie Moore to our teatment room, ‘where some blood was drawn fo sce ifthe dog was heartworm positive cr not ‘The dog, being a male intact elderly Bassett Hound was in good body condition, appeared in good weight and hydration. The dog was extremely dic and te sel of| rotten flesh was very apparent from atleast four fet away. The dog hada very large ‘owth, which was approximately 4" in diameter, located about | 14" fem his anal ‘pening onthe underside ofthe tal. This lage growth had thee open wounds oni one ‘vas oozing a blood and pussy discharge, and was curently ail sctively bleeding and cozing during our examination, There were three open lacerations in separate areas on the yum, only wo were bleeding ar the ime. The dog was guile ative soit was difficult 1 {et any further blood samples or to examine him closely. The smell ofthe injury filled the treatment room, it was avery strong odor from the open wound, which looked tobe ‘ld, necrotic (having some scar tissue), During handling the dog, he was warm o the touch, could possibly have a fever, but otherwise appeared in general good health. The ecision was made to take the dog to the emergency hospital {Thad a brief conversation with Ryan; he stated the dog was found by Good Road in Montville Township, A note was let in the gate ofthe drop-off kennel. The person who rcked up the dog was Alyssa Figgers; she found the dog without a collar on near th [Foperty located at 7700 Towers Road on March 9, 2012, Her voluntarily statement is included inthis ease, Alyssa sated she had found the dog there during her newspaper delvery at 4:30am. The dog had no collar, and was not microchip. There was no ientification forthe dog a al Twas assisted by Ryan putting the dog into the van for transport to Akron Veterinary Keferrel and Emergency Clinic. I eft to go to the hospital. As I was driving the smell of the rotting flesh engulfed the van. It was very strong and it was making me nauseated. | ‘immediately put the window down, the dog was in an enclosed animal ear in the veryback end ofthe van, and this dog's rotting flesh could easily be smelt fom over 5 feet away, | arrived at AVREC, and was met by a vel tech to help me lit the large Bassett Hound tw the ground. I asked the vet tech to hold the dog while I took a few pietures to document the large growth, and the dog itself, justin case someone claims the dog. At this point we believed the dog 10 bea stray, and we were treating the situation asi it was a stray. She greed, took several pictures, and then signed the dog infor treatment. ‘The dog was examined by emergency veterinarian Dr. Garr. The dog was then referred ‘over to Dr. Hoffman, who has given a writen statement of the neglect that he believes| Inappened fo the dog, and his diagnosis, Dr. Hoffman stated the dog did well though surgery, 1 went to pick him up on March 1,12. The dog, which we named, Bamey was sent home (back to our shelter), with pain ‘medications, and limited exercise instructions, along with antibiotics to contol the infection. (On March 10,2012, I received a voice message on my eel phone from Tammy Collins, ‘stating that she wanted me to call her. The message was let on 3/10/12 at 11:39am. 1 ‘etumed her ell on 3/10/12 at 1:07pm. Collins asked if we had a large Basset Hound, | replied with, “Yes, he just eame back from the emergency hospital and surgery.” Collins asked why, and! explained that the dog was presented to us without any collar, ricrochip, or any other identification, and was in need of medical care, which was an energency and we provided it.I old her the dog had the large growth removed, we were checking it for eancer and he was neutered al atthe same time. Collins states that she should have had time to claim her dog prior to medical attention being given. | explained tbat the dog was actively bleeding and needed medica attention immediately. I told her that cost ofthe medical attention was not available yet for her to claim her dog. During ‘ar conversation, I asked Collins how long she had the dog. Collins replied with, I rescued him four years ago ftom a neighbor who had him ina 3°x3 cage." I asked how lng did he have ie growth on his tal, and Collins replied with, “the whole time I ned bin." Taskd if she had taken him to a veterinarian to find out what the large mass was. ‘At this point Collins got slightly initated, she stated, “The dog was old, I rescued him to live his life on a frm, no-I didn’t take him to the vet for the lamp. I was an abcess which ‘fiend who was a vet tech told her to put Neosporin onit and bandage i." asked if it ever opened up. Collins slated, “Yes, about every month it opened up and would bleed and ooze white pus, 1 would clean it up, and bandage it” I asked ifshe had any medical fo T have no records forthe dog he isa farm dog." to hear from the veterinarian about the dog's cendition andthe cost of his treatment before we could pve the dog back to her. Call ceded, (On March 13, 2012, Collins called me at 8:31am; she lefl a message for me to retum her all I called her back at 10:36am. During the conversation, I explained that we got‘he veterinarian cost forthe surgery ofthe dog, it was about $1900.00, ad she had to pay the bill to get the dog released to her. Collin sid, "That was riduclius, the dog was old and she would never spend that kind of money on him. He was a happy dog, na in any ‘ain, he was fin, he didn't need tobe seen by a vt, and she didn't havethat kind of ‘money to pay us to get him out.” told her I would have a discussion withthe ‘veterinarians to see if the medial attention was needed. [old her | would discuss the «ase with my Executive Director and we would get back to her as son as possible. Collins called me back again on 3/13/12 at 12:30pm, Collis stated the neighbor was ‘out together and she was probably the one who called in to complain, Taat was not the «cas. explained to Collins that the dog was found roaming inthe street and ditch on ‘Tower Road. Collins stated she had put the dog ouside to go potty at 4:00am, and he dnt return, but he often would stro around the neighbor and return later on. I ‘mentioned t Collins that t would be good if she had any medical record fr the dog, or ‘The was up-to-date on vaccines, we would lke a copy of tem. Collins sated she gave ter own vaccines. Collins was upset, said her family was upset that they dda’t have their og, and she wanted him back" explained that we were checking into th fact thatthe ‘et thought the dog was medically neglected, and we were looking into the neglect issue Collins got upset, and ended the call suddenly ‘On March 14, 2012, Collins, along with another white female came othe shelter. Collins had the smell of eleohol on her breath Collins wanted to see the dog. | explained she coulda’t, and she got upset. I ried to explain the issue with the report of medical neglect from the veterinarians from AVREC. Collins stated the dog was siolen from her yard, He lived a happy life and was not suffering. Upon being told she couldn't see the ‘og, Collins stormed out the door. The woman with her asked wha the next sep wa. explained once we had all ofthe information related tothe ease, we would contact ‘Tammy Collins, Collins had refused to pay the amount forthe medical ear given tothe og by our agency. Collins had sated she could not afford the cast ofthe care given to the dog. The veterinarians believed the dog needed the medical atntion. Collins knew the dog had the condition for over four years and did nothing to help the condition to prove, especially wth veterinarian care. Collins could not produce a deg lcense or vaccine records forthe dog. I verified with the dog warden thatthe dog was not licensed a that time. [believe the dog was allowed to continue to suffer forfour Years with the ‘medical condition, ‘Mary Jo Johnson ‘Humane Officer ‘Nedina County SPCA‘Statement of events regarding the Basset Hound owned by Tammy Collins ‘Address: 3489 Styx Hil, Medina Ohio 44256, Date: Narch 19, 2012 intact male Basset Hound was brought to our facility around noon on Friday the $" of ‘March. met the animal control officer Ryan in the parking lat ashe stated the animal was ‘bleeding profusely from a large mass on the underneath side of his tll closes to his rectum. ‘When Ryan removed the dog from his kennel {noticed all fur of his feet and legs were covered in fresh blood. The interior of the dog kennel was bloody too, As we were talking about the dog, he was atively bleeding continuous drops of blood onto the asphalt. The dog was very dirty ‘and flea infested. | also noticed a strong odor coming from the dog which smelled like dead tissue and infection. We brought the dog into our treatment room to assess his wounds and {st him for heartworm disease prior to sending him to the Emergency Hospital. He dripped blood al over the floor ofthe lobby and into the treatment oom. ‘The dog was weighed, and his temperature was taken called Dr. Melissa Gar at Akron Veterinary Referral Hospital and told her | was sending over a large Basset hound who ‘appeared tobe of good welght, possibly a senior, whe hada very large (¢-6") mass on the Underside of his tall which had numerous hoes int and was bleeding also mentioned the ‘smell and how dirty he was. Dr. Garr said she would cll me once he Was assessed Within one hour | was hearing back from Dr. Garr, who stated they needed to do surgery to ‘remove the mass before the animal became septic because the mass was full f infection. They could not guarantee the mass was cancer free without sending a sample away for Histopathology | gave my consent to treat as the animal had na identification or microchip to Identity an owner. (On Monday the 12" of March | received a cal from a volunteer of ours who actualy stated that she was the one who found the dog wandering in the middle of the road at about 4:30 in the ‘morning when she was delivering her papers She Is the person who dropped the dot off inthe right drop at the county facility. She sald she noticed all the blood when she went to remove the animal from her car. It was during the day on Monday when Mary Jo Johnson stated based on where our volunteer {ound the dog she hada suspicion who might own the Basset. Mary lo did confirm with TammyCollins thatthe Basset we had was her dog, She Identified him as being an intact male with a 2 (abscess) on the underneath of his tai {id reach out to Tammy via @ phone call after Mary Jo had spoken to he. Id tll her the dog: had surgery and was resting comfortably at our fait. [At this point | also said | would call her when | had mere information from the Doctors and we hhad decided what we were going to do. Wednesday March 14th, around 1pm Tammy Collins arrived at our facility unannounced with another woman, Tammy was cordial until she asked to see her dog and | said we couldn't allow that at this time as we were stil waiting to hear from our vets and had not made a decision What we were doing with this case. Mary Jo was there during the conversation. | thought | ‘smelled alcohol on Tammy's breath which | mentioned to Mary Jo. ‘Tammy became irate and stormed out after we refused to allow her to see her dog. Her friend then asked what needed to be done and Mary Jo explained the vet il the lack of dentification, and the need to hear from the vets, Her fiend was cordial and said okay and they eft. 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