Criminal justice reform

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We'll learn the role these letters play in making sure people are treated fairly in the criminal justice system.

The legislation that makes many changes to Ohio’s criminal justice system received a hearing in the Ohio House where members voiced their support for most of the measures.

The program, introduced just before the coronavirus pandemic, provides ex-offenders who qualify a speedier path to clearing their records. The standard process is overwhelmed by the number of applicants.

A memorial service was held Wednesday for Andrews, who spent 45 years in prison for the murder of his wife. A crime he did not commit.

The great majority of Cuyahoga County Common Pleas judges are white. The great majority of the criminal defendants they sentence are Black. On its face, it would seem the county residents who had the most contact with the courts would be the ones most likely to vote in judicial elections. But an analysis by The Marshall Project found that wasn't the case. Ideastream Public Media's Amy Eddings talks to Rachel Dissell, a Cleveland-based contributor to The Marshall Project, about whether this is contributing to racial disparities in criminal justice outcomes.

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.

The latest series from the League of Women Voters Real Talk project will examine Ohio's criminal justice system.

The city council reiterates the changes it has implemented for police, while Gov. Mike DeWine says state lawmakers need to do more.

A new poll paid for by the ACLU of Ohio shows most voters want changes, including the cash bail system.