Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Reagan Tokes Act, Allowing Longer Prison Sentences for Bad Behavior
The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the Reagan Tokes Act, a state law that allows the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction to hold inmates in prison longer for bad behavior without involving the sentencing judge. The law, named after a murdered Ohio State University student, took effect in 2019 and aims to keep dangerous criminals who have not been reformed from being released. Proponents argue that the law is necessary for public safety, while opponents claim it violates inmates' constitutional rights. The court's decision affirms the constitutionality of the law, but leaves open the possibility for future challenges if the law is applied unfairly.