Legal
Legal issues in the correctional system encompass various topics, including inmate rights, staff conduct, and compliance with state and federal laws. This directory offers articles and resources on the legal aspects of correctional facility operations, helping staff stay informed about the regulations and policies that govern their work. Understanding legal responsibilities is essential for minimizing liability and ensuring facilities operate within the law. For more information, explore our section on Corrections Policies.
Nathan Palmer admitted to lying on a use-of-force form in an attempt to cover up Messiah Nantwi’s death, prosecutors said
Gregory Beers was convicted of trafficking fentanyl, meth, and heroin on behalf of a drug ring tied to Aryan Family and Omerta prison gangs
Avelino Ramirez admitted to smuggling and planting cocaine, cellphones and other contraband items to appear effective and earn overtime at San Quentin and Vacaville
Gregory Hunt’s death marks the sixth U.S. execution using nitrogen gas
Ashley Toney was sentenced to over six years in prison for failing to intervene in the death of Quantez Burks at Southern Regional Jail
Ralph Menzies, sentenced to death in 1988, was found to still understand his crime and punishment despite severe cognitive decline
At least 459 hearings and dozens of petitions are under review due to nearly 6,000 faulty drug tests in California prisons
Braxton Kee is the 14th Walker County Jail employee to be indicted or plead guilty in connection with the death of Tony Mitchell
The ruling halts an executive order from President Donald Trump that led to treatment disruptions for hundreds of transgender inmates
Probation staff staged 69 teen “gladiator fights” within six months at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in 2023, investigators said
The two inmates were captured following a pursuit in Texas, 10 days after escaping from the Orleans Justice Center
Joshua Bartlett admitted to filing a false report after an inmate died following a use-of-force incident involving fellow COs at Mid-State prison
Justices ruled there’s no proof the recent execution of Mikal Mahdi was botched, rejecting calls to disclose protocols ahead of Stephen Stanko’s scheduled execution
The Cuyahoga County CO, who had Type 2 diabetes, fell into a coma after supervisors refused to let him monitor his glucose levels during a shift
The commutation clears Larry Hoover, 73, for transfer from ADX Florence, though he remains in custody under a 200-year state murder sentence
Todd and Julie Chrisley were serving lengthy prison terms after being convicted of defrauding banks out of $30 million and hiding income
Jurors recommended that Sheriff Kelly Martinez implement a continuous quality improvement dashboard and make it publicly accessible on the department’s website
The state hasn’t executed a death row inmate since June 2012
Oscar Smith was convicted of stabbing and shooting all three victims; the case involved insurance policies, threats and a 911 call naming him
The revived suit claims Lafayette Parish owes more than $10 million in costs for jail operations, including staff salaries and healthcare services
The lawsuit seeks a judge’s temporary and permanent order to stop the policy at four prisons
A state patrol affidavit describes chaotic scenes where corrections officers were chased, stabbed and kicked during a coordinated assault at the Lincoln facility
The AFGE’s Council of Prison Locals urges lawmakers to reject EO 14251, which they say strips workplace protections and threatens officer safety
A partner at Butler Snow used ChatGPT to draft filings defending the state prison system, resulting in false legal citations based on nonexistent cases
L.A. County must reduce the population and pass state inspection to avoid full closure of the embattled juvenile facility
A maintenance worker shut off water to a toilet covering a hole in the wall after an inmate threatened to “shank” him, arrest documents state
Benjamin Ritchie was put to death by lethal injection for the 2000 murder of Beech Grove Officer Bill Toney, who was shot during a foot pursuit
Prosecutors say Lt. Chad Lester ordered false reports and threatened fellow officers after the 2022 in-custody death of Southern Regional Jail inmate Quantez Burks
Gov. Jeff Landry said a jail audit is underway and called for accountability across the justice system, “except for the police, who seem to be doing their job”
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