bail reform /tags/bail-reform bail reform en-US Copyright Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:34:26 GMT Ohio Ballot Board approves language for two statewide issues while opponents decide next moves /government-politics/2022-08-22/ohio-ballot-board-approves-language-for-two-statewide-issues-while-opponents-decide-next-moves The Ohio Ballot Board has given its approval to the language voters could see on the ballot this fall for two statewide issues, but opponents of both are considering asking the Ohio Supreme Court to take action to prevent those measures from going forward. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:34:26 GMT /government-politics/2022-08-22/ohio-ballot-board-approves-language-for-two-statewide-issues-while-opponents-decide-next-moves Jo Ingles Debate is forming around two statewide ballot issues in Ohio /government-politics/2022-07-05/debate-is-forming-around-two-statewide-ballot-issues-in-ohio The Ohio Ballot Board has approved the legislators who will write arguments for and against the ballot issues to change the state’s bail system and bar non-U.S. citizens from voting. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 21:17:56 GMT /government-politics/2022-07-05/debate-is-forming-around-two-statewide-ballot-issues-in-ohio Andy Chow Ohio House delays vote on constitutional amendment to change bail laws /government-politics/2022-05-18/ohio-house-delays-vote-on-constitutional-amendment-to-change-bail-laws House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) said leaders needed to have more conversations on the issue of bail reform. Wed, 18 May 2022 19:40:33 GMT /government-politics/2022-05-18/ohio-house-delays-vote-on-constitutional-amendment-to-change-bail-laws Andy Chow Several bail reform measures on the table for Ohio lawmakers /government-politics/2022-05-12/several-bail-reform-measures-on-the-table-for-ohio-lawmakers A proposed statewide ballot issue to change state constitutional laws on bail is gaining momentum while lawmakers consider other measures. Thu, 12 May 2022 17:03:39 GMT /government-politics/2022-05-12/several-bail-reform-measures-on-the-table-for-ohio-lawmakers Andy Chow DeWine supports constitutional amendment to change rules for setting bail /government-politics/2022-04-15/mike-dewine-supports-constitutional-amendment-to-change-rules-for-setting-bail Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, said the change is needed because the Ohio Supreme Court made – in his opinion – the wrong decision in a recent case related to bail. Fri, 15 Apr 2022 18:05:16 GMT /government-politics/2022-04-15/mike-dewine-supports-constitutional-amendment-to-change-rules-for-setting-bail Andy Chow Lawmakers are considering a constitutional amendment to change Ohio's bail system /government-politics/2022-04-06/lawmakers-are-considering-a-constitutional-amendment-to-change-ohios-bail-system Ohio voters could see a measure on the November ballot that changes the way judges can address cash bail for people accused of crimes. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:50:33 GMT /government-politics/2022-04-06/lawmakers-are-considering-a-constitutional-amendment-to-change-ohios-bail-system Andy Chow Another Effort To Reform Ohio's Cash Bail System Launched /government-politics/2021-05-19/another-effort-to-reform-ohios-cash-bail-system-launched A bipartisan group of lawmakers launched another effort to overhaul the state’s bail system, which has been talked about for years and is backed by… Wed, 19 May 2021 04:09:10 GMT /government-politics/2021-05-19/another-effort-to-reform-ohios-cash-bail-system-launched Karen Kasler Ohio Supreme Court Orders Non-Cash Bail As First Option For Courts /government-politics/2021-03-30/ohio-supreme-court-orders-non-cash-bail-as-first-option-for-courts A big change coming to Ohio’s court system starting July 1, as the state takes a step closer to getting rid of cash bail for people being held in jail.… Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:12:14 GMT /government-politics/2021-03-30/ohio-supreme-court-orders-non-cash-bail-as-first-option-for-courts Karen Kasler Majority Of Voters Say There's A Need For Criminal Justice Reforms /government-politics/2021-03-24/majority-of-voters-say-theres-a-need-for-criminal-justice-reforms A new poll paid for by the ACLU of Ohio, and with questions developed by a bipartisan coalition, shows the majority of Ohio voters want changes in the… Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:56:35 GMT /government-politics/2021-03-24/majority-of-voters-say-theres-a-need-for-criminal-justice-reforms Jo Ingles New Ohio Bail Reform Plan Excludes Key Recommendation /government-politics/2020-01-21/new-ohio-bail-reform-plan-excludes-key-recommendation Ohio's highest court has rejected a recommendation to allow judges throughout the state use “risk-assessment tools” to determine the amount of bail they… Tue, 21 Jan 2020 22:08:59 GMT /government-politics/2020-01-21/new-ohio-bail-reform-plan-excludes-key-recommendation Jo Ingles