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2013 Pretrial Legislation Update
So far in 2013, 471 bills and resolutions related to pretrial release have been introduced across the 50 states. Common issues addressed include eligibility and conditions for release, commercial bail, pretrial services, citation in lieu of arrest and diversion. This overview identifies and describes significant actions and trends within this collection of legislation. More
State Revenues and the Natural Gas Boom
As technological developments increase access to natural gas reserves across the country, states are exploring ways to benefit from these newly accessible resources and to ensure that communities are reimbursed for the impact that natural gas development may have on infrastructure. More
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Hot Topics and Features
 NCSL tracks many criminal justice issues, including hot topics like unmanned aerial vehicles; synthetic drug threats; juvenile life without parole; death penalty; how state sex offender registration laws are adapting to federal requirements and other issues. More
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Miller v Alabama -- Mandatory Life Without Parole Sentences are Unconstitutional for Juveniles
 On June 25, 2012, the United States Supreme Court, in Miller v. Alabama, ruled that imposing mandatory life sentences without the possibility of parole on juveniles violates the Eight Amendment of the United States Constitution. More
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State Sentencing and Corrections Legislation
 Many new state actions are updating sentencing and corrections policies. NCSL's Sentencing and Corrections database reports significant enactments, including recent update with 2012 enactments. More
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Trends in Juvenile Justice State Legislation 2001-2011
 A rise in serious juvenile crime in the late 1980s and early 1990s led to state laws that moved away from the traditional emphasis on rehabilitation in the juvenile justice system toward tougher, more punitive treatment of youth, including adult handling. More
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Justice Reinvestment
 Throughout state government, lawmakers are interested in results-based policies. At least 27 states have made some kind of justice reinvestment and significant reallocations in more than a dozen states show promising results. See NCSL resources and learn from experts. More
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Spring Forum: Law and Criminal Justice Committee
 The Law and Criminal Justice Committee will be meeting at the Spring Forum in Devner, Colo., on May 2-4, 2013. Register now. More
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