criminal sentencing

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…

Columbus City Council last night approved legislation reducing the penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana. Offenders caught with up to 100…

Cincinnati City Council has voted to decriminalize up to 100 grams of marijuana possession for recreational use. Fines and jail time will be eliminated,…

Columbus City Council has scheduled a public hearing this evening on its goal of lowering the criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Supporters of state issue one on the November ballot say the constitutional amendment will steer non-violent drug offenders into treatment. Opponents…

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…