“The impact on public safety would be crippling, devastating and deadly,” Clerk of Courts Lori Tyack said.

Columbus safety leaders warn Ginther’s proposed budget cuts could endanger the public, spark civil rights issues when detainees can't be booked into jail.

The clerk's budget could be reduced from more than $19 million last year to $17.9 million this year. Three years ago, the clerks budget was $15 million.