Updated May 25, 2023 Juvenile Justice: States with Juvenile Competency Laws In cases involving juveniles, states are expanding procedural protections by making developmental immaturity a factor in findings of incompetency to stand trial. Civil and Criminal Justice Map
Updated May 22, 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 May 22, 2023 Democratizing Police Oversight Following increased interest in police oversight, state legislatures are enacting new laws to give the public a greater role. Civil and Criminal Justice Labor and Employment
Updated May 18, 2023 Providing Identification for Those Released from Incarceration Approximately 17 states have laws aimed at helping previous offenders get identification either at release or immediately following incarceration. Civil and Criminal Justice Map
Updated May 11, 2023 The Legislative Primer Series for Front-End Justice These reports are part of a series that explores policies that affect the front end of the criminal justice system. Each brief looks at who is entering the “front door” of the criminal justice system and gives examples of legislation, national initiatives, best practices, promising programs and key research on timely issues. The series provides legislatures with the tools they need to consider cost-effective policies that protect public safety. Civil and Criminal Justice
Updated May 09, 2023 Victims' Pretrial Release Rights and Protections Laws in every state provide rights for and services to victims. Most states have laws that specifically address victim interests related to pretrial release. Civil and Criminal Justice Table
Updated May 01, 2023 Supreme Court to Reexamine Use of Civil Asset Forfeiture The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that could determine the ability of state law enforcement agencies to use civil asset forfeiture, a practice that four states have abolished entirely. Civil and Criminal Justice State-Federal State Legislatures News
Updated April 30, 2023 First Appearance | April 2023 NCSL Goes to Tulsa plus a roundup of front-end policy, research and news. Civil and Criminal Justice
Updated April 26, 2023 Miller v. Alabama and Juvenile Life Without Parole Laws The Supreme Court in 2012 abolished mandatory life sentences without the possibility of parole in Miller v. Alabama. 28 states had mandatory juvenile life without parole sentences that were in conflict with the Supreme Court ruling. Civil and Criminal Justice Map
Updated April 25, 2023 Conditions and Rights for Women in Jails Each year, nearly 11 million people are booked into local jails. At roughly 18 times the number of admissions to state and federal prisons, such jail churn has a significant impact on individuals, communities and government resources. Often overlooked in this issue: women. Civil and Criminal Justice Map
Updated April 21, 2023 Lawmakers Seek New Directions on Public Safety Lawmakers are addressing the public safety challenges that emerged during the pandemic by tailoring juvenile and criminal justice policies and using evidence-informed and community-tailored strategies to reduce violence. Civil and Criminal Justice State Legislatures News
Updated April 19, 2023 New Mexico Among States Easing Burden of Court Fines and Fees The monetary penalties and legal financial obligations associated with being involved in the criminal justice system—and their effect on low-income defendants—have been a growing cause of concern among policymakers. Civil and Criminal Justice State Legislatures News