Demand for criminal justice reform appears to be growing across the political spectrum. Bipartisan coalitions have formed to address over criminalization, prison reform, bail bond reform, sentencing guidelines reform, and more. Panelists will explore these efforts. Are reforms truly needed, or does the criminal justice system already work well? If reforms are needed, what reforms are best—and are there reforms in other states that may be worth exploring in Ohio? What efforts have the Ohio General Assembly and the Ohio Supreme Court made to address criminal justice reform? Are there arguments that criminal law practitioners should be making in the courtroom in light of these legal developments?

Heather Childs, Vice President, Compliance, Capital One
Daniel Dew, Legal Fellow, Buckeye Institute
Hon. Dave Yost, Ohio State Auditor
Moderator: Hon. Sharon Kennedy, Associate Justice, Ohio Supreme Court