DOCCS has canceled personal and legal visits across all New York State prisons, sparking outrage and calls for immediate ...

Importantly, this incoherent approach is incredibly expensive as the “tough on crime” narrative leads to politicians of all ...

The Independent Sentencing Review said longer jail terms have been a ‘knee jerk’ policy response which has led to an overwhelmed system.

Public hearings were held for four appointees to the state's Sentencing and Guidelines Commission, each bringing unique ...

Maryland lawmakers debate reforming the state's practice of automatically placing teenage defendants in adult court. A key ...

A bill advanced in Olympia that may lead to a floor vote on one of the most significant law and justice bills of this session ...

Over 500 people gathered at the Capitol on Tuesday to support legislation aimed at overhauling New York’s sentencing laws. The rally follows public outrage over the death of Robert Brooks, who was ...

Meanwhile, the family has also launched a petition to “Reform Consecutive Sentencing Laws in Ireland for Crimes Involving Loss of Life.” The petition calls on the Irish Government and the Mini ...

The Judiciary Reform Commission recommends curbing the ... reducing the mobile court's jurisdiction in sentencing; formulating legislation to establish an independent criminal investigation ...

Possible widespread firings of FBI agents, seen by some as a way to reform the agency, are also raising concerns about its ability to keep the public safe and to be politically independent.

The former, named for late criminal justice advocate Marvin Mayfield, would eliminate the state’s current mandatory minimum sentencing requirements ... “I was able to reform my life, but ...