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title: Marsy’s Law for Ohio Endorses Ohio Issue 1 - Marsy’s Law for All
description: "Today, Marsy’s Law for Ohio announces its endorsement of Ohio Issue 1 on the November ballot
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# [Marsy’s Law for Ohio Endorses Ohio Issue 1 - Marsy’s Law for All](https://www.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/marsy_s_law_for_ohio_endorses_ohio_issue_1)

 Written by [Admin](https://www.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/author/admin) | Oct 17, 2022

Today, Marsy’s Law for Ohio announces its endorsement of Ohio Issue 1 on the November ballot

 

*“Marsy’s Law for Ohio supports the passage of Issue 1 in Ohio this November and the requirement of courts to consider public safety when setting bail amounts. Issue 1 will ensure that victims and accusers can face their defendants in court*," says Jessica Ryan, Marsy’s Law for Ohio Communications Director, "*Ohio has seen too many examples of violent offenders being released on low bond amounts who go on to re-offend.  Issue 1 will provide courts with more tools to protect victims’ and the public’s safety.”*

Issue 1 says that when setting bail amounts, courts must consider public safety, a person's criminal record, the likelihood they'll show up for court, and the seriousness of the crime. Issue 1 aligns with Marsy’s Law in the common goal of protecting victims and ensuring violent abusers stay off the street and avoid possible retaliation to their victims. 

*“We must pass State Issue 1. When courts cannot protect its citizens, there is chaos.  We are seeing the impacts of this across the country,*” said Hamilton County Prosecutor and Marsy’s Law for Ohio Advisory Board Member Joe Deters. “*Victims should not be forced to live in fear while violent offenders walk free. In November, Ohio has the chance to choose a different path.  We can require our courts to protect victims when setting bail on dangerous criminals. The victims of violent crime deserve better from our justice system.”*

Marsy’s Law, which was passed in Ohio in 2017 by 83% of voters, gives crime victims meaningful and enforceable constitutional rights equal to the rights of the accused. Some examples of the types of rights to which all Ohio victims are entitled are:

- To be treated with dignity and respect throughout criminal justice proceedings
- To be notified of his, her or their rights as a victim of crime
- To be notified of specific public proceedings throughout the criminal justice process and to be present and heard during those proceedings

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