Ohio Bail Restrictions for Felons Act (1997)
From Ballotpedia
Ohio Issue 1, also known as the Denial of Bail in Felony Offenses Act, was on the November 4, 1997 election ballot in Ohio as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment. It passed, with 73% of voters in favor.
- Yes: 2,168,949
- No: 803,658
Text of the proposal
The language that appeared on the ballot:
To provide that a court may deny bail to a person charged with a felony offense where the proof is evident or the presumption great that the person committed the offense and that the person poses a substantial risk of serious physical danger to others.
See also
External links
- Ohio 1997 ballot measures (Note: This official resource says the election took place on November 3 but that is likely to be an error.)
