For criminal justice reforms, the legislative session was a mixed bag

For criminal justice reforms, the legislative session was a mixed bag

“I don’t think it was any sort of major victory like we saw last session" said one reform advocate, but this year's results were an “overall net positive.” (Photo: Getty Images)Legislation discharging medical debt for people leaving prison and preventing courts from charging people fees for using a public defender passed this session. Attempts to authorize red light cameras and roll back previous sessions’ justice reforms failed. And policies se…

Finding Solutions to Complex Criminal Justice Issues: Q&A with New CSG Justice Center Advisory Board Member Justice Briana Zamora - CSG Justice Center

The CSG Justice Center Advisory Board establishes the policy and project priorities of the organization. The board features a cross-section of leaders who shape criminal justice policy in various parts of the country.   Justice Briana Zamora Justice Briana Zamora has served at all levels of the New Mexico Judiciary. She began a decade-long career as a trial court judge on the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court and then served on the Second Jud…

Senator Arellano, Jr. to Host Summer Town Halls on Recent Legislative Session

DIXON, IL – State Senator Li Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) is inviting residents of the 37th Senate District to a series of town hall events this summer to discuss recent legislative activity and answer questions from constituents. Read the full story: Senator Arellano, Jr. to Host Summer Town Halls on Recent Legislative Session