Incarceration is perhaps the greatest deprivation of liberty that the government can impose on a person. It is the responsibility of the state to ensure that all people housed in prisons are treated humanely, given proper medical treatment, and are supported through rehabilitative and educational programming to ease re-entry into society once the person is released.
Prisoners' Rights
Wernert, et al. v. Ohio Parole Board
July 28, 2021Brust v. Ohio Parole Board
July 22, 2021Woodson v. ODRC
May 1, 2021
Wilson, et al. v. Williams, et al.
July 23, 2020State ex rel. Licthenwalter v. Dewine (amicus)
July 23, 2020Mann, et al. v. ODRC
November 26, 2019
SB 329 - Inmate Health Care (2011-2012)
August 28, 2012
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