Ohio Determining Bail Amount Based on Public Safety Amendment

Ohio Ballot Measure - HJR 2

Election: Nov. 8, 2022 (General)

Outcome: Passed

Categories:

Criminal Justice

Summary


Proposing to amend Section 9 of Article I of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to
eliminate the requirement that the amount and conditions of bail be established
pursuant to Section 5(b) of Article IV of the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and
instead allow the courts to use factors such as public safety, including the
seriousness of the offense, and a person's criminal record, the likelihood a person
will return to court, and any other factor the General Assembly may prescribe.

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