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Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, said the change is needed because the Ohio Supreme Court made – in his opinion – the wrong decision in a recent case related to bail.
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) -- Prosecutors routinely cite concerns about public safety when asking a judge to set a high bail for a criminal defendant. The Ohio Supreme Court said they can’t do this anymore
Ohio voters could see a measure on the November ballot that changes the way judges can address cash bail for people accused of crimes.
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.
COLUMUBS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) -- The Ohio House is holding hearings on a resolution that would require courts to consider public safety and a person's criminal record when determining that d