Senate committee advances bill allowing judges to consider supervised release for pregnant, nonviolent defendants A committee amendment to S 385 would create a rebuttable presumption allowing judges to consider supervised release for nonviolent pregnant defendants for prenatal care and bonding (up to 12 months); sponsors said it aims to improve maternal and infant outcomes. The bill remains contested on the floor.

A groundbreaking amendment in South Carolina could allow pregnant women facing nonviolent charges to bond with their newborns outside of prison, aiming for healthier outcomes for both mother and child.

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Judiciary proposes bill to simplify criminal record sealing process for nonviolent offenses Bill aims to expand eligibility for sealing nonviolent criminal records and streamline procedures.

Vermont is on the verge of a groundbreaking reform that could simplify the process of sealing criminal records for many nonviolent offenders, offering a chance for a fresh start.

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