/tags/ohio-prosecuting-attorneys-association Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association en-US Copyright Fri, 13 Sep 2024 23:00:32 GMT /2024-09-13/larose-wants-action-on-possible-voter-fraud-cases-county-prosecutors-say-they-havent-for-a-reason Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose wants to pursue other options to get possible voter fraud cases prosecuted. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 23:00:32 GMT /2024-09-13/larose-wants-action-on-possible-voter-fraud-cases-county-prosecutors-say-they-havent-for-a-reason Jo Ingles /2024-01-29/ohio-lawmakers-may-eye-alternatives-to-lethal-injection-for-executions Alabama executed a man using nitrogen gas Thursday—the first time it had been used on an individual in the country’s known history. Ohio lawmakers may consider it. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:08:10 GMT /2024-01-29/ohio-lawmakers-may-eye-alternatives-to-lethal-injection-for-executions Sarah Donaldson /2023-10-04/ohio-lawmakers-are-again-considering-abolishing-the-death-penalty-will-it-pass-this-time State lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are supporting a bill to do away with Ohio's death penalty and this time, it has more backing from conservative Republican lawmakers. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:59:02 GMT /2023-10-04/ohio-lawmakers-are-again-considering-abolishing-the-death-penalty-will-it-pass-this-time Jo Ingles /2023-03-17/report-shows-ohio-lawmakers-continue-to-promote-policies-that-lead-to-prison-overcrowding But the ACLU of Ohio's fourth "Statehouse-to-Prison-Pipeline" report shows lawmakers are passing fewer bills that lead to more incarceration. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:09:43 GMT /2023-03-17/report-shows-ohio-lawmakers-continue-to-promote-policies-that-lead-to-prison-overcrowding Jo Ingles /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 /politics/2021-08-10/ohio-lawmakers-who-want-sentencing-reform-also-increase-penalties-for-crime When it comes to reforming Ohio's criminal justice system, changing the laws tends to start at the state-level. But while lawmakers look at shifting sentencing from prison to treatment, there's also an urge by officials to increase penalties, resulting in what can be a contrasting approach to reform. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:00:15 GMT /politics/2021-08-10/ohio-lawmakers-who-want-sentencing-reform-also-increase-penalties-for-crime Andy Chow /news/2021-07-22/advocates-face-challenges-in-reforming-ohios-sentencing-laws Even with bipartisan support to reduce Ohio's prison population, state lawmakers are increasing the number of felonies and penalties defendants face. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:31:58 GMT /news/2021-07-22/advocates-face-challenges-in-reforming-ohios-sentencing-laws Nahla Bendefaa /ideastream/2020-05-18/ohio-justice-system-grapples-with-bringing-back-jury-trials Courts across the country are facing a daunting task as they look to restart jury trials. A recent attempt to hold a trial in Ashland County during April and early May showed how easily a trial can go wrong. On April 28, the first day of jury selection, the defendant, Seth Whited, began either having a panic attack or displaying symptoms of COVID-19 while in the courtroom. Mon, 18 May 2020 10:30:00 GMT /ideastream/2020-05-18/ohio-justice-system-grapples-with-bringing-back-jury-trials Matthew Richmond /news/2020-01-14/creator-of-ohios-death-penalty-law-thinks-state-wont-have-another-execution The man who created Ohio’s 1981 death penalty law says it’s likely that the state’s last execution ever has already happened.Ohio’s most recent lethal… Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT /news/2020-01-14/creator-of-ohios-death-penalty-law-thinks-state-wont-have-another-execution Karen Kasler /statehouse-news-stories/2019-06-18/recorded-interrogations-bring-accountability-to-investigations-lawmakers-say Lawmakers want to require law enforcement to record interrogations with suspects accused of murder and sexual assault. Backers say this could help avoid... Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:15:32 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2019-06-18/recorded-interrogations-bring-accountability-to-investigations-lawmakers-say Andy Chow