Sentencing Reform

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.

Members of Ohio’s judicial system are calling for more uniformity in sentencing practices across courtrooms. The state’s criminal sentencing commission argues an online database of previous sentences could aid in that effort.

An Ohio State University analysis of state, county and federal data suggests racial disparities in criminal sentencing have declined. Research has found…

Proposed legislation would keep Ohio offenders from automatically going back to prison if they're on parole and commit technical violations like missing…