/news/tags/bail-reform Bail Reform en-US Copyright Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:03:10 GMT /law-justice/2023-09-11/cuyahoga-county-judges-vowed-to-reform-the-bail-system-heres-what-happened Court officials informally changed their bail-setting practices for felony cases. Now, fewer people have to pay to get out of jail, a Marshall Project analysis shows. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:03:10 GMT /law-justice/2023-09-11/cuyahoga-county-judges-vowed-to-reform-the-bail-system-heres-what-happened Rachel Dissell, Ilica Mahajan /law-justice/2023-03-22/the-bail-project-in-cleveland-is-gathering-hundreds-of-examples-to-show-cash-bail-is-not-necessary Bail Project founder Robin Steinberg and CEO David Gaspar appeared at the City Club of Cleveland Wednesday. They argued their project proves cash bail is unnecessary. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:17 GMT /law-justice/2023-03-22/the-bail-project-in-cleveland-is-gathering-hundreds-of-examples-to-show-cash-bail-is-not-necessary Matthew Richmond /news/government-politics/2022-06-02/lawmakers-send-voters-constitutional-amendments-on-bail-changes-citizens-only-voting The amendments will be before voters in the general election this fall. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:00:08 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-06-02/lawmakers-send-voters-constitutional-amendments-on-bail-changes-citizens-only-voting Karen Kasler /news/2022-05-19/morning-headlines-ohio-asks-for-federal-help-on-infant-formula-shortage-and-more Ohio Department of Health has applied for federal waivers to remove some WIC restrictions so low-income families have increased choices in infant formula; Nan Whaley is criticizing Gov. Mike DeWine's slow response to the ongoing shortage; Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp has delayed voting on a constitutional amendment to reform bail-setting laws; and more stories. Thu, 19 May 2022 13:41:06 GMT /news/2022-05-19/morning-headlines-ohio-asks-for-federal-help-on-infant-formula-shortage-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/government-politics/2022-04-06/lawmakers-are-considering-a-constitutional-amendment-to-change-ohios-bail-system Ohio voters could see a measure on the November ballot that changes the way judges can address cash bail for people accused of crimes. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 21:28:32 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-04-06/lawmakers-are-considering-a-constitutional-amendment-to-change-ohios-bail-system Andy Chow /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-07-28/is-there-finally-some-agreement-on-the-need-for-bail-reform-in-ohio Although bipartisanship isn't seen frequently these days, there seems to be some agreement from both sides of the aisle on the need to reform bail in Ohio. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:20 GMT /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-07-28/is-there-finally-some-agreement-on-the-need-for-bail-reform-in-ohio Foluke Omosun /news/government-politics/2020-01-21/new-ohio-bail-reform-plan-excludes-key-recommendation Ohio's highest court has rejected a recommendation to allow judges throughout the state use “risk-assessment tools” to determine the amount of bail they... Tue, 21 Jan 2020 22:08:59 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-01-21/new-ohio-bail-reform-plan-excludes-key-recommendation Jo Ingles, Jo Ingles /news/community/2019-10-09/morning-headlines-more-vaping-illnesses-confirmed-oberlin-college-appeals-31m-jury-award Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 9:Vaping illnesses confirmed in NE Ohio;Early voting begins for November election;Akron schools… Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:02:13 GMT /news/community/2019-10-09/morning-headlines-more-vaping-illnesses-confirmed-oberlin-college-appeals-31m-jury-award Amanda Rabinowitz /news/government-politics/2019-02-27/task-force-examining-ohios-bail-system-considers-risk-assessments The Ohio Supreme Court chief justice is gathering a team of experts to examine the state’s bail system. The task force will determine whether or not the… Thu, 28 Feb 2019 03:05:04 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-02-27/task-force-examining-ohios-bail-system-considers-risk-assessments Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2019-02-20/chief-justice-awaits-task-force-recommendations-on-bail-reform Ohio's Supreme Court Chief Justice is awaiting a task force's recommendations on how to reform Ohio's bail system. Maureen O’Connor said it’s a real… Thu, 21 Feb 2019 03:39:19 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-02-20/chief-justice-awaits-task-force-recommendations-on-bail-reform Jo Ingles