Department of Justice
The Department of Justice plays a pivotal role in overseeing the federal correctional system and ensuring the enforcement of laws within correctional facilities. This directory offers articles and resources on the Department’s policies, initiatives, and impact on correctional practices nationwide. Understanding the Department of Justice’s role is crucial for correctional staff to stay informed about legal standards and compliance requirements. For related topics, visit our section on Corrections Policies.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons was directed to transfer inmate George John Hanson to be executed for his role in the 1999 kidnapping and killing of a 77-year-old woman
The Oklahoma attorney general requested the transfer after President Donald Trump directed the DOJ to ensure states have enough lethal injection drugs to carry out executions
The settlement closes an investigation into San Luis Obispo County jail conditions sparked by the 2017 death of an inmate in restraints
The selection of a civilian head of training is one of the steps the Police Bureau agreed to take to comply with the city’s settlement with the DOJ
The investigation was opened after deaths in county jails hit a two-decade high last year and other allegations of excessive use of force surfaced
The federal department said the state could face a possible lawsuit in mid-March if it doesn’t fix the problems
The new rule would automatically put 75% of money sent or donated to inmates toward victim restitution
The department will also examine jail conditions in several states to ensure there are no violations of the rights of people with mental illnesses
Peters vowed to put the wellness of federal correctional officers at the top of her priority list
The bond issue is a key funding piece for the $1.2 billion construction price tag
The 4,000-bed prisons will be much larger than any of the state’s 13 current prisons for men
Critics of the construction plan argue the state is ignoring the bigger issues — prison staffing levels and leadership — to focus on buildings
An official entrusted to end sexual abuse and cover-ups at a women’s prison allegedly may have taken steps to suppress a recent staff misconduct complaint
Attorney General Merrick Garland’s announcement comes after months of pressure on the Biden administration
The review comes as the federal prison system struggles with COVID-19 cases and complaints from COs and inmates
“There is a direct correlation between the level of prison violence and the shortage of correctional staff,” a state DOC spokesperson said
The memo comes after President Donald Trump called for death sentences for some drug dealers
With 320 inmate deaths tallied as of Dec. 8, Florida’s prison system is on track to have the deadliest year in its history
At issue are written and video examinations given to applicants for entry-level correctional officer positions in the first phase of hiring
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