Criminal Justice Reform

The Ohio Supreme Court’s Reentry Task Force released guidance on how the state can best support people leaving prison.

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.

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.

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.

A group that advocates on behalf of Ohioans who have criminal records is launching a new program in Cleveland.

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.

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.

Building Freedom Ohio is asking policymakers to change collateral sanctions.

Ohio voters could see a measure on the November ballot that changes the way judges can address cash bail for people accused of crimes.

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.