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Bail Reform in Cleveland

Fewer people in Cuyahoga County have to pay to get out of jail after court officials changed their bail-setting practices for felony cases. Stories, explainers and analyses about this trend.

Diana Nguyen for The Marshall Project
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Cuyahoga County Judges Vowed to Reform the Bail System. Here’s What Happened.
Court officials informally changed their bail-setting practices for felony cases. Now, fewer people have to pay to get out of jail, a Marshall Project analysis shows.
An illustration shows the back of a Black man looking up at a tall building, the Cuyahoga County Justice Center. In front of the building is a panel of three portraits, representing a roulette of judges.
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What Happens During Cuyahoga County’s Criminal Arraignment Process?
An explainer on the felony arraignment process in Cuyahoga County.
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Testify October 20, 2023
How We Analyzed Changing Bail Trends in Cuyahoga County
Unpacking a complex, changing system.
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A group of more than 30 protestors walk through Cleveland’s downtown, holding posters advocating for bail reform and better conditions at the county jail.
Testify September 11, 2023
Six Years of Bail Reform in Cuyahoga County: A Timeline
How public pressure, inhumane jail conditions, and informal agreements reshaped the Cuyahoga County bail system.
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Testify June 28, 2023
The Basics of Bail in Ohio
How do people get out of jail while they’re accused of a crime?
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