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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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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 Council has scheduled a public hearing this evening on its goal of lowering the criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of…
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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…
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A report from the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio says nearly 1 out of 8 bills introduced by state lawmakers either creates a new crime or expands…
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio is again pushing for criminal justice reform with a new report on what it calls the "Statehouse to prison…
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Ohio voters Tuesday rejected state issue one by a 2-1 margin. The measure would have lowered drug possession from a felony to a misdemeanor and would…
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Supporters of state issue one on the November ballot say the constitutional amendment will steer non-violent drug offenders into treatment. Opponents…
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The state budget office says if voters approve Issue 1 in November, it will cost local communities more money for a variety of reasons. The issue intended…