Committee backs bill limiting prospective Fourth Amendment waivers in plea deals Senate Bill 23 would bar prospective waivers of Fourth Amendment rights in plea agreements and sentencing orders, with exemptions for certain offenses and specialty dockets; the subcommittee reported the bill 7–3 after testimony from public defenders and prosecutors.

Virginia's Senate Bill 23 aims to protect defendants from waiving their Fourth Amendment rights in plea deals, a move that could reshape justice for marginalized communities.

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North Dakota Task Force Advances Juvenile Protection Efforts With Increased Funding North Dakota enhances juvenile protection services through increased collaboration and funding initiatives.

North Dakota's Legislature is making significant strides in juvenile protection, but there's still much work to be done to support our most vulnerable populations.

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