The new Ohio Task Force on Conviction Integrity will hold its first meeting this Thursday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m.

The new Ohio Task Force on Conviction Integrity will hold its first meeting this Thursday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m.

The new Ohio Task Force on Conviction Integrity and Postconviction Review will hold its inaugural session – a  remote meeting -- Thursday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m.

Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor convened the task force in February to begin comprehensive criminal justice and pretrial reform.

“This will be a panel that understands the hurdles involved in improving justice and fairness,” Chief Justice O’Connor said. “It is a diverse and distinguished group from all areas of the criminal justice system.”

Sixth District Court of Appeals Judge Gene Zmuda will serve as the chairperson of the 24-member task force. Additionally, Justice Michael P. Donnelly is a liaison to the task force.

The task force will issue a report of its findings and recommendations to the chief justice and the justices of the Court by early 2021.

The first meeting was postponed due to Covid-19.