criminal justice reform

House Bill 495 increases the risk that the state will carry out executions of people whom the Constitution protects.
Job hunting is tough enough, but for those with a criminal record, it can feel like a nearly impossible task. That's where employability certificates come in.
Joe broke Sarah’s car window and stole her purse. This isn’t Joe’s first run-in with the law. He is already on probation, has two prior felonies ...
When it comes to the justice system, one area that is frequently overlooked by the media is ex-offenders' lives after incarceration. After having served time—whether truly guilty or wrongfully convicted—those who have been convicted of a crime face new challenges as they begin reintegration back into their communities.
This bill works to protect minors under the age of 18 from falsely confessing to a crime they didn’t commit without handicapping law enforcement's ability to obtain well-founded confessions and convictions.
This bill prevents law enforcement from lying to children during custodial investigations.

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