Updated December 07, 2023 NCSL Academy Sparks Bipartisanship on Police Accountability The NCSL Legislator Police Academy brings together lawmakers from different parties and backgrounds to find common ground on policy related to police accountability. Civil and Criminal Justice State Legislatures News
Updated November 28, 2023 Out With the Old: States Continue to Rethink Justice Strategies Forecast ’24: Legislatures in 2024 will continue battling the opioid crisis and crimes of opportunity while expanding approaches that help keep justice-involved people from getting entrenched in the system. Civil and Criminal Justice State Legislatures News
Updated November 27, 2023 NCSL Legislator Police Academy Sparks Bipartisanship | ATA Episode 11 NCSL’s yearlong Legislator Police Academy brought together lawmakers from very different backgrounds to work across the aisle and across the country on policy topics related to police accountability. In this episode, we learn how the legislators put aside seemingly insurmountable differences and, with patience and constructive conversation, discovered plenty of common ground. Civil and Criminal Justice Podcast
Updated November 22, 2023 Pretrial Legislation Database This database covers topics related to pretrial release policy, including conditions of release, pretrial services and legal frameworks for release decisions. It includes all enacted legislation from 2023 to present and is updated annually or as legislation is identified by NCSL staff. Civil and Criminal Justice Database
Updated November 15, 2023 Juvenile Justice Bills Tracking Database Up to date, real time information about juvenile justice legislation that has been introduced or enacted in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Civil and Criminal Justice Database
Updated November 14, 2023 Community Supervision Significant Enactment Database NCSL has partnered with Arnold Ventures to develop a database of significant state law enactments related to community supervision, also known as probation and parole. Civil and Criminal Justice Database
Updated November 09, 2023 Cannabis Overview Overview of the current and pending state legislation regarding marijuana legalization, for adult and recreational use, and decriminalization. Civil and Criminal Justice Map
Updated November 07, 2023 Building Boats and Brighter Futures By giving young people who have been adjudicated delinquent a chance to learn boating skills, woodworking and other crafts, a Tacoma, Wash., program has helped to reduce youth incarceration by more than 90%. Civil and Criminal Justice State Legislatures News
Updated October 31, 2023 First Appearance | October 2023 Updated NCSL resources on pretrial policy and a roundup of front-end justice policy, research and news. Civil and Criminal Justice
Updated October 31, 2023 Policymakers Weigh Pros and Cons of Court Fines and Fees Financial assessments in the justice system can create an unjust cycle of debt for those who can’t pay. Civil and Criminal Justice State Legislatures News
Updated October 30, 2023 The Right to Counsel: When Does an Attorney Appear in the Courtroom? Movies and television familiarized Americans with the phrase, "if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you," but legal representation isn't as straightforward as some might imagine. Civil and Criminal Justice
Updated October 23, 2023 Lawmakers Cautious as Genetic Tests Help in Cracking Cold Cases Law enforcement’s use of DNA evidence and consumer genealogy records to find perpetrators of violent crimes has led to breakthroughs in dormant investigations, giving hope to victims’ families and raising privacy concerns. Civil and Criminal Justice State Legislatures News