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 bill follows the budget rollback of the 72-hour notice rule and would prevent MDOC from reinstating it in the future
Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, alleges his religious rights were violated when Raymond Laborde Correctional Center corrections officers forcibly shaved his head
Of the 24 Walker County Jail employees charged in Tony Mitchell’s death, eight have formally pleaded guilty
The sheriff is appealing a 2020 ruling granting the officer nearly $174,000 in damages
The Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement Act nears implementation at the end of the month
The bill would allow those interested in a CO job to apply if they have an associate’s degree
The Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility has been the subject of a lawsuit by several disabled inmates
The 1909 law said inmates serving a life term are deemed dead “with respect to property rights, the bond of matrimony and other civil rights”
Attorneys for more than two dozen death row inmates argue that the state’s method creates a risk of unconstitutional pain and suffering
The original bill would have prohibited the use of isolated confinement for longer than 15 days per each 60-day cycle
Corrections workers “need to be safe so they can do their jobs,” said Sara McFarland
Supporters said the case of Quintez Brown, who was bailed out shortly after he opened fire on a mayoral candidate, highlighted the need for restrictions
Staffing shortages are so severe at the facility that gangs and “inmate committees” control many aspects of life
The settlement comes less than a year after WADOC agreed to pay $3.25M, and admitted negligence, in the death of another inmate due to improper medical care
The judge sentenced the inmate to three additional years for an altercation he had previously described as “righteous”
By providing too many privileges to its max-security inmates, Ohio is both undercutting its reformatory mission and putting the safety of everyone behind the wall at risk
Inmates sued Dr. Robert Karas, along with Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder, for treating them with the controversial drug last month
Since 2019, the inmate has filed a series of losing suits against a county jail, the state and correctional officers
“Plaintiff may be a disruptive and volatile inmate, but his behavioral issues do not excuse or permit the violation of his due process rights,” the judge said
The veteran officer will also receive two years of back pay and attorney fees
The federal government is asking for a court-appointed receiver to take over the jail due to unsafe conditions
An investigation last year found that about one-fifth of correctional officers hadn’t completed required basic training
A House committee on Monday unanimously approved introducing the bill as the state struggles to find willing providers
The sheriff says he is working on a plan to hire more detention officers
“It made me start the grieving process all over again knowing he was free and they are dead,” a family member said
The court upheld a 2012 CT DOC policy banning it from prisons with the stated goal of eliminating a hostile work environment
The corrections guild president says officers are so exhausted from mandatory OT that they’re sleeping in empty cells between shifts
No qualified immunity is granted to the sheriff in a case of negligent hiring, the court of appeals decides
The Philadelphia Bail Fund said it plans to use the money later this month “to free as many people as possible”
Prison officials began investigating the officer after he posted a video to Facebook showing an inmate assault him
Lawmakers aim to replace language considered stigmatizing with alternatives such as “resident of a jail”
The 17-year-old became unresponsive while being restrained following an altercation with detention staff in September
The First Step Act is intended to encourage inmates to participate in programs aimed at reducing recidivism
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