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Louisiana DOC could grant earlier release to terminally ill people

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a proposal to expand medical parole, allowing terminally ill inmates to be released up to 120 days before their expected deaths. [...] Read More...

Bullitt County jail employee fired after mistakenly releasing inmate early

The jail's chief deputy said the jail sergeant was fired Tuesday for failure to follow policies and procedures, leading to the release of inmate Dustin Harris.

Sanwo-Olu approves release of 43 inmates to decongest Lagos prisons

Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 43 inmates from correctional facilities across Lagos State, as part of ongoing efforts to decongest custodial centres and strengthen...

New Wisconsin law aims to improve health of incarcerated people re-entering society 

Under a bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Tony Evers, Wisconsin will seek health care coverage from the federal government for certain services for incarcerated people.  A statement fr...

Repeat drunk driver to be released from Indiana prison 1 year into 3-year sentence

A repeat drunk driver is expected to be released from prison one year into his three-year prison sentence, due in part to a state program that allows offenders to get time cuts fro...

Susan Stanton, Alvin Thomas and David Pate: Commuting Wisconsin life prison sentences needs reentry process

For prisoners who demonstrate rehabilitation and growth, new orders create an opportunity for a second chance. But more reforms are needed to ensure people who are released are not...

Federal judge orders Marion County to release parolee information to ICE

Marion County has provided immigration authorities with personal information about 14 people with previous local criminal convictions following a judge’s order. To comment on this...

Ontario’s solicitor general blames jail, courts staff for accidentally releasing inmates

Michael Kerzner now says it is the fault of staff at jails and courts when inmates are improperly released and sometimes lost for months at a time.

Sentenced to prison, stuck in jail. Hundreds wait as Indiana's transfer backlog drags on

Hundreds sentenced to Indiana state prison are waiting months in county jails, delaying access to treatment programs and worsening overcrowding statewide.

'He's not a fugitive': Mother of accidentally released Orleans inmate exclusively talks to WGNO

An update has come in regard to the "accidental release" of Orleans Justice Center inmate 30-year-old Dreion Williams.

Did the California Supreme Court Just Remake the State’s Bail System?

A new ruling affirms the right to pretrial release, and says prosecutors must show specific cause to keep someone in jail.

Advocates weigh in on upcoming review of prison code

Advocates for people incarcerated in Wisconsin prisons gave input for a planned update of the state prison code in a virtual hearing Monday afternoon.  The hearing gave members of...

Cuba announces release of over 2,000 prisoners amid US pressure

Cuba announced that it will release 2,010 prisoners as part of a pardon approved under Article 90(II) of the country’s Constitution. The government described the release as a human...

Repeat drunk driver to be released from Indiana prison 1 year into 3-year sentence

Brian Patten, a repeat drunk driver with 10 convictions, is expected to be released from prison early due to a new state program that allows offenders to earn credits for progress...

Detention and Release in Extradition Cases

In my last post, I noted that I am doing more work in the area of extradition. The news generated a lot of great questions, many of which I hope […] Read more about Detention and R...

KSP: Inmate escapes from Dismas Charities in Owensboro

Kentucky State Police (KSP) is searching for an inmate who escape from Dismas Charities in Owensboro on Friday, according to a press release.

Three prisoners accidentally released per week by government, figures show

The Ministry of Justice said 179 inmates were wrongly released between April 2025 and March 2026

Cuba begins second prisoner release

Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island’s government

Cuba periodically frees prisoners at key moments. The post Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island’s government appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns...

Inmate dies while in custody at downtown federal facility- DOJ

Inmate dies while in custody at downtown federal facility- DOJ

'Dangerous' inmate facing charges in Clark County escapes from psychiatric hospital

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- An inmate who has pending felony charges in Clark County escaped from a Washington hospital Tuesday night. According to a release from the county, 35-year-...

Corrections staffer quit while being investigated for inappropriate relationship with inmate

The staffer had assessed - and granted - the Christchurch Women's Prison inmate for parole, leading to the decision being revoked and reassessed.

Judge grants early release of man convicted of assaulting Boardman officer

Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas Judge Maureen Sweeney granted judicial release for Damian Cessna. The remainder of his sentence is suspended, according to a judgment entry in...

Jobs, housing top priorities for IN justice-involved women

The Indiana Department of Correction released 504 women from state prisons in early 2025. Finding a job and a place to stay presents its own set of challenges as these justice-invo...