Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose wants to pursue other options to get possible voter fraud cases prosecuted.

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.

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.

But the ACLU of Ohio's fourth "Statehouse-to-Prison-Pipeline" report shows lawmakers are passing fewer bills that lead to more incarceration.

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.

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.

Even with bipartisan support to reduce Ohio's prison population, state lawmakers are increasing the number of felonies and penalties defendants face.

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.

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…

Lawmakers want to require law enforcement to record interrogations with suspects accused of murder and sexual assault. Backers say this could help avoid...