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.
Sgt. Khadijah Solomon pleaded not guilty to the six-count indictment and was released on bail
Federal prosecutors argued Kelly’s motion was a “fanciful conspiracy” and that the court “lacks jurisdiction to entertain” his confinement complaints
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Gratien Milandou-Wamba and his attorneys have been compiling paperwork to contest his detention and defend his request for asylum
It’s not just female corrections officers who are being discriminated against at Michigan’s only women’s prison
Texas’ highest criminal court should consider whether death penalty is being fairly applied and should still be constitutional, judge wrote
Former inmate says he wants to tear up an agreement that dismissed his murder charge while protecting prosecutors from any findings of misconduct
The rules include clarifications on how to work with transgender inmates and setting strict timeframes for investigations
Inmate stared down a jail chief
That should be the reaction to an investigation by the state Senate Law and Justice Committee into a DOC fiasco
The bill aims to alleviate recidivism and modernize the state’s overburdened probation system
State prison officials say solitary confinement is not working and doesn’t lead to positive behavioral change
The court ruled 4-3 that the sentence amounts to cruel and unusual punishment under the Iowa Constitution
The fixes ranged from improving bail systems to supporting recently released former prisoners to curbing the use of solitary confinement
Existing hate-crime laws provide for more fines and prison time if a person is targeted
The inmate said he wanted to ‘become a mujahedeen’
Jail officials insisted the level of care exceeds that at other California jails or across the country
If voters approve conflicting ballot measures, the one with the most votes prevails
After receiving some medical treatment at the prison’s health care center, he was moved to the hospital cell
Anything below $950 keeps the crime a misdemeanor
Daveon Hall was found dead from several bullet wounds inside his apartment
Professionals in the field discuss their concerns over transgender inmates and the recent implemented PREA policy
Medics and firefighters responded after corrections officers found him
Inmates must wait two years before reapplying
Lawsuit alleges that prosecutors pursued the case even though man’s brother confessed to crime
Correctional officers appear in court more often than we realize
By sharing the photos, a person could face up to one year in prison, a $1K fine or both
The court upheld an inmate’s right to maintaining religious beard and skullcap
The law currently requires a mandatory sentence of at least 45 days in jail for a second prostitution offense
While the DOC only approves residency proposals by sex offenders, the ordinance creates new restrictions that offenders must follow
Commissioners acted after being told regular inmates sometimes are held three to a cell, in violation of standards
The program brings resume development, interview practice and job training to inmates at the jail before their release
Prison officials said long hair was a hygiene risk and could be used to conceal weapons and contraband