New Ohio Public Records Law Could Cripple Access to Law Enforcement Records

New Ohio Public Records Law Could Cripple Access to Law Enforcement Records

The change, included in the proposed state budget, could have far-reaching effects

Ohio Public Records Law Sparks Concerns Over Transparency

Ohio’s proposed public records law, embedded in the state budget, threatens to restrict access to law enforcement records. Critics argue it could undermine accountability by limiting public access to essential documents like police reports. The change, if passed, may hinder journalists, researchers, and advocacy groups like The Marshall Project Cleveland, which rely on these records to monitor the criminal justice system. The Ohio Innocence Proj…