Abolish the death penalty in Ohio; revise number of juror challenges.

The bill proposes to abolish the death penalty in Ohio and replace it with life imprisonment without parole. It also revises the number of juror challenges allowed in cases where the defendant may be sentenced to life imprisonment. The bill includes provisions for fines, parole, and the handling of DNA testing and other evidence in criminal cases. It affects offenders, victims, and the judicial system by changing sentencing guidelines and the rights of victims and defendants.

Abolish the death penalty in Ohio; revise number of juror challenges.

The bill proposes to abolish the death penalty in Ohio and replace it with life imprisonment without parole. It also revises the number of juror challenges allowed in cases where the defendant may be sentenced to life imprisonment. The bill includes provisions for fines, parole, and the handling of DNA testing and other evidence in criminal cases. It affects offenders, victims, and the judicial system by changing sentencing guidelines and the rights of victims and defendants.