Panel Hears Changes to Wrongly Convicted Compensation Law; Exonerees and Advocates Urge Clarification A committee heard testimony on SSB 5520, which would adjust evidentiary standards for claims under Washington’s Wrongly Convicted Persons Act, add an Alford-plea pathway, expand what counts as confinement for damages, provide an advance on awards and change attorney-fee rules; exonerees and advocates urged clearer definitions and supports for reentry.

A proposed bill in Washington aims to streamline compensation for wrongly convicted individuals, potentially transforming their path to justice and support after years of wrongful incarceration.

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Council's criminal justice hearing spotlights plans to restore jail programming and expand reentry supports At a City Council Criminal Justice Committee hearing, agency leaders outlined plans to restore nonprofit-run programs on Rikers, expand transitional housing, and clarify how the city will meet legal requirements such as five hours of daily out-of-cell programming and education mandates for young adults. No vote was taken on Intro. 246 during the session.

City Council members are taking bold steps to reshape jail programming and improve reentry outcomes, promising a future where "public health is public safety."

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Advocates warn Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility is at 'crisis' capacity; call for more reentry services and caseworkers Advocates testifying to the House of Corrections said CRCF has seen a sharp rise in detainees, straining programs and prompting calls for 3–5 additional caseworkers, expanded reentry supports, and policy changes to allow caseworker help for detainees. DIVAS staff reported large service increases and urged short‑term mitigation while a replacement facility is planned.

Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility is facing a crisis with a staggering 103% increase in detainees, pushing vital support services to their breaking point.

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Montgomery County outlines Prerelease Center outcomes, data plan and program expansions Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation briefed the Public Safety Committee on the 144‑bed Prerelease Center, reporting an 80% program completion rate, 66 residents as of mid‑November, planned IT upgrades and a revalidation of the risk assessment with a contract expected in about six weeks and operational data in 18 months.

Montgomery County's Prerelease Center boasts an impressive 80% program completion rate, but with only 66 residents currently, what innovative changes are on the horizon to enhance reentry support?

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Ribbon cutting planned Jan. 22 for 1800 Orient Road step-down; facility licensed for 85 beds Deb McGinty said a ribbon cutting for the 1800 Orient Road step-down facility is planned for Jan. 22; the facility is licensed for 85 beds (proposed allocation 75 male, 10 female) at residential level 2 and is intended to provide wraparound behavioral health and reentry supports.

A new step-down facility at 1800 Orient Road, licensed for 85 beds and set to open with a ribbon cutting on January 22, promises vital support for those in need of behavioral health and reentry services.

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NCDHHS, First Lady Anna Stein and Jubilee Home Celebrate Opening of New Women’s Home in Durham PRESS RELEASE — First Lady of North Carolina Anna Stein and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated the opening of the Jubilee Home for women in Durham on Thursday. Servi...

Read more about Jubilee Home's newest addition: our women's low-barrier supportive transitional home serving women impacted by the justice system

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Advocates urge repeal of ‘pay‑to‑stay’ and prisoner medical fees, saying collections harm reentry Historic testimony urged repeal of statutory room‑and‑board and medical fees charged to incarcerated people and their families, arguing fees extract earnings, impede reentry and yield negligible revenue for the state; Campaign Zero and others urged passing bills H.2734/S.1756 and H.2659/S.1757.

Massachusetts advocates are pushing to eliminate punitive fees on incarcerated individuals, arguing they create crippling debt and hinder successful reentry into society.

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