Articles tagged as: criminal justice
January 21, 2019
Proposed Bill Aims To Ease Pressure On Overcrowded County Jails
The bill would allow overcapacity jails to move some of those felons to state Department of Correction facilities - if the DOC has space.
Read MoreMay 29, 2018
State's Highest Court Won't Hear Johnson Co. Public Defender Case
Attorneys filed the class action lawsuit in 2015 on behalf of seven people facing criminal charges in Johnson County.
Read MoreMay 10, 2018
Hancock County Officials Say They'll Build Jail Despite Failed Referendum
About 53 percent of voters rejected a referendum, which would have allowed the county to increase property taxes by up to 14 cents for every $100 of assessed value.
Read MoreOctober 13, 2017
Program Offers Holistic Re-Entry For Incarcerated Parents
The Bridge to Success program offers incarcerated Hoosiers and their loved ones continuity of care before and after release from prison.
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2017
Is Indiana Moving Away From Monetary Bail?
Indiana's Constitution defines bail as monetary, but a state Supreme Court rule will move away from that longstanding practice.
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