U.S. Waives Mandatory Sentences for Low-Level Drug Offenders
U.S. waives mandatory sentences for low-level drug offenders – The Obama administration is calling for major changes to the nation’s criminal justice system that would cut back the use of harsh sentences for certain drug…
Chief justice gives his backing to youth-detention alternatives
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He said the program will be rolled out in other counties in a gradual fashion where it fits and is needed, similar to the process that established alternative drug and alcohol courts for adults in South Dakota in the past decade. Gilbertson said he's …
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No tax dollars for new arena
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They need to be arrested and convicted for manslaughter and then while in prison get treatment for whatever addiction they're suffering from. … Maybe Riseling's book could be the pilot for a new comedy television program,like the comedy show "Reno 911.".
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2M high-tech prison nears finish
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WHAT'S INSIDE: The new facility will have separate buildings for Iowa Prison Industries, including a furniture factory and a program that builds houses for low-income people in southeast Iowa. There will be a medical and mental health unit, and space …
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