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Louisiana Republicans move to eliminate court office won by exonerated man via US news | The Guardian — After Calvin Duncan served 28 years for a murder he didn’t commit, he won an election to serve as criminal court clerk. But now the office might be shut down A man imprisoned for nearly 30 years before being exonerated won a landmark election in New Orleans promising to fix a judicial system that failed him. Now, Louisiana’s governor, Jeff Landry, and the Republican-controlled state legislature are racing to eliminate his job before he can be sworn in. Calvin Duncan won 68% of the vote last Nove

Louisiana Republicans seek to eliminate the criminal court clerk's office won by Calvin Duncan, an exonerated man who served 28 years for a crime he didn’t commit.

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House Bill 1390 ends community protection program; DSHS directed to assess 279 clients An official announced the signing of House Bill 1390, which eliminates the state’s community protection program for some adults with developmental disabilities and directs DSHS to individually assess the program’s 279 clients to arrange appropriate services and supervision.

House Bill 1390 has officially ended the community protection program, paving the way for personalized assessments and services for 279 clients with developmental disabilities.

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Pragmatic reform means dismantling the illicit market and fixing our justice system. S.350 offers a roadmap for automatic expungements and reinvesting revenue into our communities. Let’s lead with a system that creates jobs, ensures safety, and delivers true justice. #NC #CriminalJusticeReform 3/3

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Bill would add tribal, clinical and victim representation to Alaska Board of Parole and require annual reporting Senate Bill 62, presented in its third hearing, would change Board of Parole composition to include a federally recognized tribal member, a clinician with substance‑use treatment experience, and a victim or victim‑advocate, and would require annual public reporting on parole operations and outcomes.

A groundbreaking bill is on the table that could reshape Alaska's Board of Parole by ensuring representation for tribal members, substance-use experts, and crime victims.

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Panel approves change to recidivism measure, shifts calculation to Statistical Analysis Center The Senate Judiciary committee heard testimony from the Crime Research Group and voted 5–0 to report a bill revising recidivism measurement (H410), replacing the term "clock" with a clearer recidivism calculation/measurement period and moving calculation responsibility to the Statistical Analysis Center, with a small appropriation noted.

The Senate Judiciary committee just moved to overhaul Vermont's recidivism measurement, shifting responsibility to the Statistical Analysis Center for clearer, more consistent calculations!

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Subcommittee hears wide-ranging testimony on S.52 felony-DUI changes, with victims and advocates sharply divided The Criminal Law Subcommittee took hours of testimony on Senate Bill 52, which would change felony DUI definitions, sentencing and procedures. Supporters urged more rehabilitation and ignition-interlock use; solicitors backed several provisions but warned about limiting prosecutorial discretion; victims opposed reclassification to nonviolent and urged protections for survivors.

South Carolina's Senate Bill 52 is stirring heated debates as families of victims and advocates clash over DUI reclassification and sentencing reforms.

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House approves fee on international wires to fund anti‑trafficking, prison and school safety programs House File 2750, establishing a fee on international wire transfers with estimated revenue of roughly $37–54 million, passed after debate over revenue allocation; a proposal to allocate 90% to the office to combat human trafficking failed, and an amendment allocating 70% to prison funding and 20% to school‑safety infrastructure passed; final passage was 60–32.

The Iowa House just passed a controversial bill that establishes a fee on international wire transfers, but only a fraction will go to combat human trafficking—what does this mean for the fight against this crime?

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Harford County Detention Center offers medically monitored wristbands for inmates, officials say Lieutenant Christopher Charles Rosette and HSA Jackie Leto described a wristband program at the Harford County Detention Center that monitors pulse, skin temperature and blood oxygen, reporting nearly 200 participants and three critical alerts where staff intervened.

Harford County Detention Center is revolutionizing inmate health with high-tech wristbands that monitor vital signs and enable real-time medical responses.

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Criminal Justice Reform - CASS+ Steve Parker, our CEO, attended the HMCTS Public Engagement Group Conference in London to learn about the recent criminal justice reform.

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Commission highlights reentry capacity, prerelease beds and housing barriers Members asked staff to produce a statewide inventory of prerelease beds, reentry programs and funding after sheriffs warned that housing shortages and limited program capacity block parole and reduce stepping-down opportunities.

Massachusetts commissioners are sounding the alarm on a critical shortage of reentry resources, urging for a comprehensive inventory to tackle the barriers that keep parolees from successful transitions.

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Commission examines sentence jurisdiction, step-downs and contraband risks including K2 Members debated moving the last years of some state sentences to sheriff custody to increase step-down opportunities while warning that mandatory classification overrides, bed availability and K2 contraband are immediate operational constraints.

Massachusetts commissioners are debating a bold move to shift certain state sentences to local sheriff custody, all while grappling with a contraband crisis that’s spiraling out of control.

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DeAnna Hoskins Calls for ‘Fair Chances,’ Not Just ‘Second Chances,’ for People Returning From Incarceration DeAnna Hoskins is urging the nation to rethink how it approaches life after incarceration, challenging long-standing narratives during Second Chance Month. Rather… The post DeAnna Hoskins Calls for ‘Fair Chances,’ Not Just ‘Second Chances,’ for People Returning From Incarceration appeared first on Shine My Crown.

DeAnna Hoskins Calls for ‘Fair Chances,’ Not Just ‘Second Chances,’ for People Returning From Incarceration: DeAnna Hoskins is urging the nation to rethink how it approaches life after incarceration, challenging… #FairChances #SecondChances #CriminalJusticeReform #Incarceration #Reentry

House advances automatic sealing for certain misdemeanor records after lengthy debate LD 19 11 would create an automated process to seal eligible misdemeanor arrest/conviction records after a crime‑free period; supporters argued the petition system is inaccessible while opponents cited public‑safety and court staffing costs. The House approved the majority 'ought to pass as amended' report and read the bill.

The Maine House has taken a significant step towards reforming the way misdemeanor records are sealed, sparking heated debates over accessibility, public safety, and the costs involved.

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Committee extends inmate disciplinary oversight board and hears testimony on sentence‑credit reviews The committee voted to move HB1581 (extension of the Inmate Disciplinary Oversight Board) to calendar and rules after testimony from executive director Michael Stahl, who said the board removed over 400,000 sentence credits beyond TDOC's own removals and cited continuing data‑sharing and statutory limits on the board’s authority to compel TDOC action.

Tennessee's Inmate Disciplinary Oversight Board has removed over 400,000 sentence credits, but their authority to enforce change still faces hurdles!

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Committee weighs $3.3 million to install Wi‑Fi in state correctional facilities amid security concerns The Institutions Committee reviewed a $3.3 million capital‑bill line to install Wi‑Fi across state correctional facilities. Lawmakers urged faster implementation and stronger directive language; the Agency of Digital Services warned planning is early and raised security and data‑protection concerns.

Vermont lawmakers are pushing for a $3.3 million plan to install Wi-Fi in state correctional facilities, but security concerns could delay the project.

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Austin officials pressed over backlog of body‑worn camera footage for prosecutions The commission heard that the Austin Police Department has a backlog of digital evidence that defense attorneys say is delaying case resolution and harming indigent clients; APD and county prosecutors said they are chipping away at the backlog and will return with process benchmarks.

Austin officials are scrambling to address a staggering backlog of body-worn camera footage that is stalling justice and harming vulnerable clients.

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Committee involuntarily defers two voting‑access measures after debate and public testimony Bills to allow absentee voting for qualified incarcerated voters and to simplify reinstatement of voter registration after imprisonment were both involuntarily deferred following public testimony and recorded roll‑call motions (HB 2-70: 9–7; HB 3-61: 10–7).

Two crucial voting access bills aimed at helping incarcerated individuals were unexpectedly deferred after intense debate, raising questions about the future of voter rights in Louisiana.

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Committee advances bill restricting jury service for violent and registry offenses; advocates urge restoration policies HB 108 would bar people convicted of violent crimes or offenses that require registration from serving on juries, reversing a recent expansion that allowed some felons to serve after a waiting period; prosecutors argued for impartiality in grand and petit juries, while reentry and civil‑liberties advocates warned the change creates second‑class citizenship and undermines reintegration.

A new bill aims to limit jury service for those with violent crime convictions, igniting a fierce debate over civic rights and reintegration for returning citizens.

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First in a series of videos from Rev. Katherine Godby highlighting the deaths of those incarcerated in the Tarrant County Jail system. Her name was Jennifer Lynn Espinoza.
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17-Year-Old Georgia Detainee Says She’s Being Held Without Bond or Court Date: ‘I’m Just Sitting Here’ A 17-year-old detainee in Georgia has disclosed in a now-viral video that being held in jail without bond or a scheduled court… The post 17-Year-Old Georgia Detainee Says She’s Being Held Without Bond or Court Date: ‘I’m Just Sitting Here’ appeared first on Shine My Crown.

17-Year-Old Georgia Detainee Says She’s Being Held Without Bond or Court Date: ‘I’m Just Sitting Here’: A 17-year-old detainee in Georgia has disclosed in a now-viral video that being held in jail without… #JusticeForYouth #EndYouthIncarceration #CriminalJusticeReform #LegalRights #YouthAdvocacy

Caddo Parish committee forwards sheriff's home-incarceration pilot to full commission A committee voted 4-1 to send a Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office proposal for a home-incarceration and electronic-monitoring pilot to the full commission after officials said the program could ease severe jail overcrowding and lower taxpayer costs while keeping higher-risk inmates in custody.

Caddo Parish is taking a groundbreaking step towards reducing jail overcrowding by introducing a pilot program for home incarceration and electronic monitoring of low-risk offenders.

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Beyond Punishment: The Three-Step Model of Rehabilitation The Three-Step Model of #Rehabilitation emphasizes that real change extends beyond punishment. It involves admission of wrongdoing without self-hatred, understanding the triggers that led to the behavior, and

The Three-Step Model of #Rehabilitation emphasizes that real change extends beyond punishment. It involves admission of wrongdoing without self-hatred, understanding the triggers that led to the behavior, and #criminaljusticereform

Beyond Punishment: The Three-Step Model of Rehabilitation The Three-Step Model of #Rehabilitation emphasizes that real change extends beyond punishment. It involves admission of wrongdoing without self-hatred, understanding the triggers that led to the behavior, and

The Three-Step Model of #Rehabilitation emphasizes that real change extends beyond punishment. It involves admission of wrongdoing without self-hatred, understanding the triggers that led to the behavior, and #criminaljusticereform

Committee advances bill lengthening custodial treatment for technical probation violations, ACLU urges limits The committee advanced HB 158 to increase maximum custodial treatment for certain technical probation violations from 90 to 180 days, with sponsors and DPS&C officials framing it as treatment-focused. Civil-rights witnesses warned the draft could be read as permitting jail for minor missed appointments; lawmakers said they will tighten the wording before the floor.

A Louisiana bill to double custodial treatment for probation violations sparks a heated debate over potential jail time for minor infractions.

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Life without Parole: Letters from Prison: Alban Dear Alban,

The third and final instalment of our "Letters from Prison" series is now available. It is a stark, unvarnished look at his final thoughts.

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Parole board seeks independent counsel, budget study as committee reviews H.559 The Senate Institutions Committee heard testimony on H.559, which would clarify alternate-member status, pilot contracting of outside conflict counsel for parole cases, strengthen training, and require a budget study on whether the Parole Board should have a separate line outside the Department of Corrections.

Vermont's Parole Board is pushing for major changes in legal support and budget structure to improve fairness and transparency in parole hearings.

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