Lawsuits

The department has expanded the use of surveillance and body-worn cameras "across prisons in the state" and has increased staff training

Inmates were released in waves this week due to issues notifying the victims and their families about the planned mass release

The lawsuit "seeks to prevent the early release of inmates until such time as the statutorily-required notice to the inmates’ victims is provided"

The suit says counties are unfairly stuck with the costs of housing, feeding and providing medical and psychiatric care for inmates

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of 182 inmates over "some of the most brutal death row conditions in the country"

The lawsuits were dismissed after the inmates' attorneys and the DOC said improvements to inmate living conditions had been made

DCFS and Family Services allegedly wrongfully incarcerated children in juvenile detention after a court ordered them to be released to their guardian

The woman sued over alleged mistreatment while in custody, but decided not to proceed the day before the trial was set to begin

Tragedy might have been avoided if correctional officers had pressed medical staff for a more thorough check of an inmate's condition

The state has sought to prevent the video from being released to the public, claiming the footage poses a security risk at the prison

Inmate Henry Hodges has accused the state of cruel and unusual punishment and inadequate medical and mental health care

CO Kent Riley sustained severe and permanent brain injury and may not be able to work again

The CO was terminated in 2020 after complaining about harassment, humiliation and sexual misconduct toward women staff

Ray J. Garcia took the stand in his own defense to explain how he happened to take the photo that allegedly shows a reflection of his face

Lawsuit contends the former warden was "grossly negligent" for not providing a safe work environment, sufficient staffing, or adequate safety protocols