New Version of Bail Legislation Still Missing Needed Reforms

COLUMBUS — The ACLU of Ohio believes Substitute House Bill 439, introduced today in the House Criminal Justice Committee by Reps. Dever and Ginter, does not do enough to reduce wealth-based detention of innocent individuals and get people out of Ohio’s overcrowded jails. The legislation, which replaces the previous version of HB 439, reforms certain … Continue reading New Version of Bail Legislation Still Missing Needed Reforms