Ohio Revised Code General Provisions § 9.08

(1) “Computer,” “computer network,” “computer system,” “computer services,” “telecommunications service,” and “information service” have the same meanings as in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code.

(2) “Contractor” means either of the following:

(3) “Private correctional facility” means a correctional facility that is operated by a contractor under a contract pursuant to section 9.06 or 9.07 of the Revised Code.

(1) The prisoner is accessing the internet solely for a use or purpose approved by the managing officer of that prisoner's institution or by the managing officer's designee.

(2) The provision of and access to the internet is in accordance with rules promulgated by the department of rehabilitation and correction pursuant to section 5120.62 of the Revised Code.

(C)(1) No prisoner in a private correctional facility shall access the internet through the use of a computer, computer network, computer system, computer services, telecommunications service, or information service unless both of the following apply:

(2) Whoever violates division (C)(1) of this section is guilty of improper internet access, a misdemeanor of the first degree.