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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…
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The Ohio House and Senate are holding more than 100 hearings this week as the Legislature nears the end of session. Among the bills are measures to roll…
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On this week’s episode of Prognosis Ohio, we continue our 2020 candidate spotlight by talking with Sheryl Munson—a public defender of 26 years and…
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The former vice president is calling for broad reforms to policing and criminal justice in the wake of George Floyd's killing. Progressives are cautiously optimistic, but want to see more.
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A newly announced diversion program by the Columbus City Attorney's office is designed to break the cycle of repeat offenders by looking at the causes of…
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Columbus City Council last night approved legislation reducing the penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana. Offenders caught with up to 100…
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Columbus City Council last night hosted a public forum on legislation that would lower the penalties for the possession of small amounts of marijuana and…
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Cincinnati City Council has voted to decriminalize up to 100 grams of marijuana possession for recreational use. Fines and jail time will be eliminated,…
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Columbus City attorney Zach Klein says his prosecutors will stop seeking cash bonds for people charged with nonviolent misdemeanors. Klein says the policy…
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A new report on changes to Ohio sentencing laws says reform efforts may have saved 500 million dollars over several years but more is needed to reduce the…