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.
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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
The judge agreed with the state, however, that the DOJ’s allegations of unsafe and unsanitary conditions were overly broad
NJDOC’s Special Investigation Division installed a hidden camera that captured the abuse
The former warden of the jail had previously asked a judge to sentence him to life in prison
The officer received a religious exemption but now feels his future with the department is in jeopardy
The ACLU and state public defender agency had argued that sheriffs had failed to implement adequate inmate testing, among other precautions
The move settles a 2017 lawsuit challenging the use of solitary confinement for death row inmates in the state
Rep. Steve Clouse said the plan would be a first step in correcting violence and abuse that has brought a federal lawsuit against the state
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will be releasing “hundreds and hundreds of people the right way”
There have been 26 deaths, including 18 homicides, in the state’s prisons so far this year
The governor’s order will result “in certain political and religious classes being purged from civil service,” the suit contends
If a CO feels that restraints are necessary, a written explanation must be submitted within 5 days of incident
He said it was “clear” the inmate would suffer irreparable harm if denied the treatment while incarcerated
Gov. Ivey urged legislators to support the plan, saying the state is at risk of federal intervention
Shelley Gray says she was retaliated against after raising concerns about the legality of a warden’s order
A 5-member oversight committee will be up and running by Sept. 16
The federal agency also called on the jail to make changes to address these constitutional violations
Don’t be misled into thinking the First Amendment protects you from becoming a social media career casualty
Roughly 55,000 more people would now be allowed to vote, based on estimates
Aaron Bell says he was given a directive to pass all CO cadets, regardless of performance
The ruling overturns a lower court that found prisoners could have the drug as long as they didn’t consume it
The financial liabilities come despite the county spending upwards of $450 million on reforms
The word “inmate” will now be replaced with “incarcerated individual”
Advocates hope the new pilot program will ultimately lead to more prison closures
“This is a very significant piece of legislation that restores equity to the system,” said an advocate
While Act 1002 allows DOC facilities to mandate masks, jails operated by local governments cannot
These laws will cause every law enforcement and corrections agency and all its officers to reconsider the way they go about their jobs
The ruling allows the jail’s medical contractor to continue altering inmate prescriptions as it deems fit
The city’s newly appointed prisons commissioner says he is taking the allegations seriously and is ready to act
The suit alleges a “long-standing culture of disregard for the rights” of corrections officers
The state has been hit with $2.5 million in contempt fines over the past 6 years; now the case goes back to court
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