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Medical Liability/Malpractice 2009 Laws  

See summarizes of state medical liability/malpractice laws for topics such as damage award limits or cap, limits on attorney fees and patient compensation funds. More 

Immigration and State Law Enforcement

Under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, some state and local law enforcement agencies now help with immigration enforcement. More 

Health Reform Checkup   

As Congress works on a major health care reform bill, NCSL is holding a webinar series to help legislators and legislative staff navigate the health reform maze. More 

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Civil & Criminal Justice

New Protocol for Detention Practices for Detainees

GavelOn Tuesday, October 6, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Napolitano and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Assistant Secretary Morton released a new protocol for detention practices entitled "Immigration Detention Overview and Recommendations."  More

Immigration and State Law Enforcement

Law EnforcementUnder an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, some state and local law enforcement agencies now help with immigration enforcement.  More

Taking DNA Samples from Arrestees

NCSL LegisBriefCollecting DNA samples from those arrested for, but not yet convicted of, certain offenses increases the likelihood of matching a sample already in state and national databases.  More


Cutting Corrections Costs

Cutting Corrections Costs Book CoverUnder historic budget cuts, state legislatures are looking for ways to trim corrections costs while maintaining public safety. One option is to stabilize or reduce expensive prison populations by accelerating release of lower-risk inmates who complete education, vocational training, treatment and work programs or participate in other productive activities. At least 31 states provide these incentives.  More

Crime Costs and the State of Corrections

Corrections / PrisonThe United States has the highest incarceration rate in world. One in every 100 adults is in a prison or jail. The country even has more people in prison or jail than China, the world’s most populous nation.  More

NCSL's Juvenile Justice Bill Tracking Database

Teens / JuvenilesThe National Conference of State Legislatures has partnered with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to develop this juvenile justice legislation database to bring you up-to-date juvenile justice bills that have been introduced in the 50 states and in the District of Columbia.  More

 

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