The Senate Ways and Means version of the criminal justice reform bill includes a number of improvements, both technical and substantive. Here are the most important substantive changes.
Criminal Law
Underage Sex in the Criminal Justice Bill
One section of the broad criminal justice reform bill before the senate would take away the possibility that consensual sex among kids close-in-age could be prosecuted.
Solitary Confinement in the Senate Criminal Justice Package
There will always be some prisoners who need to remain in solitary, but our legislation, if effectively implemented, should result in shorter average stays in solitary confinement. Prisoners leaving solitary should also be much better prepared to return to general population or to the street.
Statement by District Attorney Ryan on Criminal Justice Reform bill
Delighted to receive this press release from District Attorney Ryan.
Rally for Reform
Next Thursday, October 12, at 11AM on the Grand Staircase on the second floor of the Statehouse, a number of leaders and organizations will be coming together to speak out about criminal justice reform.
Please come and show your support for reform!
Senate Criminal Justice Reform Package
The Joint Committee on the Judiciary reported out to the Senate today a broad criminal justice reform package. The bill will likely hit the Senate Floor at some point in October. Please do offer comments and ask questions here — the bill will continue to evolve through the process and I welcome your input.