/tags/bail-reform bail reform en-US Copyright Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:06:11 GMT /politics/2022-04-07/ohio-constitutional-amendment-change-bail-system The measure has become a hot button topic in the legislature with disagreement among members on both sides of the aisle. Ohio voters could see a measure on the November ballot. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:06:11 GMT /politics/2022-04-07/ohio-constitutional-amendment-change-bail-system Andy Chow /news/2022-03-30/bail-reform-group-says-cash-doesnt-guarantee-public-safety Some Ohio lawmakers and prosecutors want voters to approve a constitutional amendment they say will increase public safety through cash bail. Bail reform proponents disagree. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:57:33 GMT /news/2022-03-30/bail-reform-group-says-cash-doesnt-guarantee-public-safety Bill Rinehart /ohio-news/2021-08-03/cash-bail-help-the-bail-project The organization has paid bail for more than 100 people in the past year and says 90-95% of them have showed up for their court appearances. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:14:18 GMT /ohio-news/2021-08-03/cash-bail-help-the-bail-project Jolene Almendarez /crime/2019-05-16/when-it-comes-to-bail-reform-will-the-tri-state-follow-cincinnatis-suit The bail system is meant to ensure an individual appears in court after he or she is charged with a crime and to promote public safety. But some research… Thu, 16 May 2019 08:00:00 GMT /crime/2019-05-16/when-it-comes-to-bail-reform-will-the-tri-state-follow-cincinnatis-suit Michael Monks /ohio-news/2019-01-23/chief-justice-launches-task-force-on-bail-in-ohio Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor has assembled a task force to examine how judges set bail for people charged with crimes. The group had its first meeting Wednesday. O’Connor is asking the task force to look at how bail is set in other states and to talk about possible changes to Ohio’s rules. Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:20:09 GMT /ohio-news/2019-01-23/chief-justice-launches-task-force-on-bail-in-ohio /local-news/2018-11-14/aclu-calls-for-change-in-way-people-are-jailed-in-ky Statistics show Kentucky jails a higher percentage of people than most states, ninth overall and second for women, and the ACLU is calling for legislative… Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:19:27 GMT /local-news/2018-11-14/aclu-calls-for-change-in-way-people-are-jailed-in-ky Ann Thompson /crime/2018-09-06/kentucky-considers-going-to-a-cashless-bail-system The chief justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court says there’s a growing movement across the nation to reform the pre-trial justice system. John Minton,... Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:04:44 GMT /crime/2018-09-06/kentucky-considers-going-to-a-cashless-bail-system Lisa Autry /law/2018-02-26/ohio-considers-bail-reform The bail reform movement has been around for decades but is taking on new life as proposals are being introduced in a growing number of states. Ohio is… Mon, 26 Feb 2018 09:00:05 GMT /law/2018-02-26/ohio-considers-bail-reform /local-news/2018-02-16/coalition-demands-bail-reform-in-hamilton-county Hamilton County's sheriff has proposed reopening the Queensgate facility to alleviate jail overcrowding. Jim Neill says the Justice Center is currently… Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:50:51 GMT /local-news/2018-02-16/coalition-demands-bail-reform-in-hamilton-county Bill Rinehart