State-Level Letters & Testimony

Seeking to promote rational and humane criminal justice policies for America, NACDL advocates before state government agencies. Below, please find official letters and testimony submitted to state governments and agencies on behalf of NACDL.

 

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    Testimony to DE House Health & Human Development Committee Re Cannabis Legalization

    Written Testimony of Monica L. Reid, Senior Director of Advocacy, on behalf of NACDL to the Delaware House Health and Human Development Committee in Support of HB 371, which would legalize the use and possession of small amounts of cannabis for adults 21 and older. Submitted on May 3, 2022.
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    Letter to VA General Assembly on DJJ Reorganization Study (April 2022)

    On April 26, 2022, NACDL sent a letter urging members of the Virginia General Assembly to override Governor Youngkin's veto of HB 1197, which would convene a stakeholder group to examine the feasibility and benefits of transferring responsibility for the Department of Juvenile Justice from the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources.
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    Coalition Letter to NY Governor Re Proposed Changes to Discovery (Apr 2022)

    Coalition letter to Governor Kathy Hochul regarding proposed changes to New York State's discovery rules. 
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    Coalition Letter Opposing Rollbacks to Criminal Justice Reforms in NY (March 2022)

    Coalition letter signed by NACDL, New Yorkers United for Justice, of which NACDL is a coalition member, and other organizations calling upon Governor Hochul, Lieutenant Governor Benjamin, and legislative leaders to protect bail, discovery, and Raise the Age reforms in New York.
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    Testimony to DE House Judiciary re Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program (April 2022)

    Writen testimony of Bonnie Hoffman on behalf of NACDL in support of HB 380, The Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program.
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    Letter to VA House Appropriations Committee on Juror Compensation Legislation

    Letter to the Virginia House Appropriations Committee in support of SB 730, legislation to increase the daily compensation rate for jurors in Virginia from $30 to $50. 
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    Letter in Support of California Bill to Prohibit Biometric Surveillance on Body Cameras (March 2022)

    Letter to Senator Steven Bradford in support of SB 1038, which would ensure the continued state law protection of civil rights against the use of biometric surveillance by law enforcement on officer-worn body cameras. 
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    Letter to Delaware General Assembly on Marijuana Legalization (March 2022)

    Letter to members of the Delaware General Assembly in support of HB 305, which would have legalized cannabis in the state.
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    Letters to MD State Judiciary Cmtes on Juvenile Justice Reforms (February 2022)

    Letters to the Maryland State Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and House of Delegates Judiciary Committee regarding proposed legislation to protect the due process rights of youth and end the practice of automatically charging youth in adult criminal court.
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    Letter to VA State Crime Commission Chairs on Statewide Counsel at First Appearance (November 2021)

    Coalition letter to the chairs of the Virginia State Crime Commission regarding the need to implement statewide counsel at first appearance and support public defense systems to ensure its effectiveness.
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    Letter to VA State Crime Commission on Statewide Counsel at First Appearance (November 2021)

    NACDL letter to the Virginia State Crime Commission regarding the need to implement statewide counsel at first appearance and support public defense systems to ensure its effectiveness.
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    Coalition Letter to CA Assembly Appropriations on More Discretion in Drug Sentencing (August 2021)

    Coalition letter to the California Assembly Appropriations Committee regarding a proposal to repeal mandatory minimums and allow for more judicial discretion in sentencing for certain drug offenses, as outlined in SB 73 (2020).
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    Letter to NY State Legislature on Proposals to Fully Implement Appellate Rights (May 2021)

    NACDL President Chris Adams' letter to the New York state legislature regarding proposals to truly implement review of excessive sentences, suppression rulings, and streamlining the assignment of counsel in appeals as outlined in A5687/S1280, A5688/S1281, and A5689/S1279, respectively (2021).
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    Statement to the Indiana Senate Criminal Law Committee on Expanding Parole Eligibility (April 2021)

    NACDL President Chris Adams' written statement to the Indiana state Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee regarding proposed changes to the qualifications for parole, as laid out in HB 1202 (2021).
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    Coalition Letter to Oregon Legislative Leadership on Ending Felony Disenfranchisement (April 2021)

    Coalition letter to the Oregon state legislative leadership regarding efforts to restore voting and other rights to people convicted of felony offenses, as proposed in HB 2366 / SB 571 (2021).

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