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.
The guilty finding stems from a 2019 dining hall dispute that led to a physical struggle with Lansing Correctional Facility staff
Union leaders say the proposed base pay increase would boost recruitment, improve retention and reduce reliance on augmentation across federal prisons
Ruling cites ongoing constitutional violations and says inmates face immediate risk from systemic healthcare failures
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”
Corrections officers are urging state leaders to finalize a hybrid pension plan they say will improve recruitment and retention in prisons
Corrections officers say the state has failed to deliver on promises made during the strike resolution
Glen Rogers, once eyed for a possible link to the O.J. Simpson case, was put to death by lethal injection for the killing of Tina Marie Cribbs in Tampa
The CO admitted in court to cleaning up blood and not reporting it following Robert Brooks’ death
The plan to close Stillwater prison includes laying off around 565 employees, sparking backlash from union leaders who called the move an “unacceptable budget gimmick”
A remediation manager will have sweeping powers over staff discipline, hiring and use-of-force oversight at Rikers
Officers who return to work would be subject to a “disciplinary evaluation period” for the remainder of their career with DOCCS
Wasco County Sheriff Magill called the behavior “egregious,” but the arbitrator cited a lack of prior discipline and a casual office culture in reversing the termination
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