Ohio House Bill 12

Ohio House Bill 12, enacted in 2021, aims to address criminal justice reform by providing alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders. It emphasizes reducing mandatory minimum sentences, increasing access to probation, and promoting community-based programs. The bill seeks to improve fairness in sentencing, lower prison populations, and support offenders' reintegration into society, while maintaining public safety. Overall, it reflects a shift toward more rehabilitative justice approaches, balancing accountability with efforts to decrease reliance on incarceration.