/tags/criminal-justice-reform Criminal Justice Reform en-US Copyright Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:25:00 GMT /2024-09-19/an-ohio-task-forces-recommendations-for-supporting-reentry The Ohio Supreme Court’s Reentry Task Force released guidance on how the state can best support people leaving prison. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:25:00 GMT /2024-09-19/an-ohio-task-forces-recommendations-for-supporting-reentry Kendall Crawford /2023-12-20/improper-conduct-how-the-harmless-error-doctrine-lets-prosecutors-mistakes-slide When prosecutors make mistakes at trial, judges can call that improper conduct a harmless error, saying it didn’t impact the verdict. But some experts say that legal doctrine has gone too far. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:33:00 GMT /2023-12-20/improper-conduct-how-the-harmless-error-doctrine-lets-prosecutors-mistakes-slide Nick Swartsell, WVXU News, Patricia Martínez Sastre, Columbia Journalism Investigations, Cameron Oakes, Columbia Journalism Investigations /2023-12-19/improper-conduct-how-undisclosed-evidence-can-put-ohioans-behind-bars A first-of-its-kind analysis of Ohio appellate cases with allegations of withheld evidence is a window into what many experts consider a largely invisible national problem. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:26:00 GMT /2023-12-19/improper-conduct-how-undisclosed-evidence-can-put-ohioans-behind-bars Matthew Richmond, Ideastream Public Media, Jake Kincaid, Columbia Journalism Investigations, Cameron Oakes, Columbia Journalism Investigations /2023-09-07/new-law-paves-an-easier-road-to-record-sealing-for-convicted-ohioans A criminal record can be a barrier to finding employment or housing. A law that took effect this year makes it easier to seal or expunge those records from public view. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:21:00 GMT /2023-09-07/new-law-paves-an-easier-road-to-record-sealing-for-convicted-ohioans Kendall Crawford /news/2022-08-29/new-group-aims-to-help-ohioans-who-have-past-criminal-convictions-on-their-record A group that advocates on behalf of Ohioans who have criminal records is launching a new program in Cleveland. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:03:23 GMT /news/2022-08-29/new-group-aims-to-help-ohioans-who-have-past-criminal-convictions-on-their-record Jo Ingles /politics-government/2022-08-15/prison-reform-bill-would-retroactively-adjust-sentences-when-ohio-laws-are-changed Non-violent offenders would be granted a release or reduced sentence if the Ohio General Assembly passes a bill that updates the laws on those offenses. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:29:12 GMT /politics-government/2022-08-15/prison-reform-bill-would-retroactively-adjust-sentences-when-ohio-laws-are-changed Andy Chow /politics-government/2022-07-07/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. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 19:39:48 GMT /politics-government/2022-07-07/debate-is-forming-around-two-statewide-ballot-issues-in-ohio Andy Chow /politics-government/2022-05-25/advocacy-group-gives-a-new-voice-to-formerly-incarcerated-people-in-ohio Building Freedom Ohio is asking policymakers to change collateral sanctions. Wed, 25 May 2022 12:14:15 GMT /politics-government/2022-05-25/advocacy-group-gives-a-new-voice-to-formerly-incarcerated-people-in-ohio Andy Chow /politics-government/2022-04-07/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. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:29:55 GMT /politics-government/2022-04-07/lawmakers-are-considering-a-constitutional-amendment-to-change-ohios-bail-system Andy Chow /politics-government/2022-03-07/ohio-public-defender-is-supporting-a-sweeping-criminal-justice-bill The Office of the Ohio Public Defender said they're especially interested in how the bill can help people get back on their feet after a conviction. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 21:08:55 GMT /politics-government/2022-03-07/ohio-public-defender-is-supporting-a-sweeping-criminal-justice-bill Andy Chow