criminal sentencing
Judges: Sentencing database needed to bring public accountability to justice system
Despite state legislation to monitor court sentencing data and race statistics, Ohio’s courts have not been collecting or sharing information vital to keep the courts and the public informed about judicial activity. That’s what judges, including two from the state’s highest court, said about a new sentencing database they say will help keep judges honest […]
Judge and father make the case for criminal sentencing reform bill
This is the hardest time of year for Charles “Chip” Jenkins. The holiday season makes him think of his son, Alex. “I used to enjoy Christmas,” the Medina County native said, his voice drifting off. “But now? It’s just different.” Alex died of an overdose five years ago at the age of 26. Jenkins now […]