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Monica L. Reid and Nora Zimmerman highlight 2020 victories in state legislatures.
People might presume that Texas would have a governor and legislature that are hostile to criminal justice reform, but they would be mistaken in certain respects.
The South Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers had a busy legislative session, with victories and disappointments that spanned a variety of policy areas.
State Criminal Justice Network: Legislative Update Adam Diamond; Obaid Khan; Alex Spiliotes October 2011 53 California Restitution Centers Benefit Offenders, Victims Restitution Centers allow offenders to collect income and pay restitution to victims and society while remaining under supervision of t
Legislatures Consider Deferment and Sentencing Reform Angelyn C. Frazer; Adam Diamond April 2011 49 Rhode Island Deferment Of Sentence Bill For the majority of individuals convicted and sentenced to prison, their sentences are further exaggerated by the various collateral consequences faced
STATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE NETWORK LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Angelyn C Frazer; Adam Diamond March 2011 49 The day-to-day work of state-level criminal justice reform is supported by committed individuals and organizations including lawyers, judges, advocates, formerly incarcerated individuals, policymaker
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State Legislative Affairs Update Scott Ehlers
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