Senate Begins Discussions on Sentencing Reform Bill
The Indiana Senate’s Corrections Committee has begun discussion on a bill which addresses one of the main concerns of this year’s State of the State and State of the Judiciary addresses – criminal...
View ArticleExperts Say Alternative Sentencing Key to Criminal Reform
Criminal Justice Professor says Indiana’s judicial system is antiquated, and new methods of rehabilitation are needed for modern offenders.
View ArticlePrisoner Escapes From Work Detail At Camp Atterbury
IDOC officials say Aflleje has a number of noticeable tattoos on his hands and arms.
View ArticleInmates Care For Horses At Putnamville Prison
The Putnamville Correctional Facility will host an open house at the prison’s inmate-run horse farm on Friday.
View ArticleIndiana Finds Replacement Lethal Injection Drug
Indiana had to find a new lethal injection drug to replace Pentathol which is in short supply.
View ArticleIndiana DOC To Close Indianapolis Correctional Facility
The Indianapolis Re-Entry Educational Facility will close after just more than seven years of operation.
View ArticleSheriff: Prisoners Who Once Went To State Causing Problems
Bartholomew County Sheriff Matthew Myers is attributing jail disturbances to overcrowding and not having enough staff or operational space.
View ArticleTransgender Inmate Sues Indiana For Hormone Therapy
A transgender inmate is suing the Indiana Department of Correction commissioner over denied requests for hormone therapy.
View ArticleProgram Gives Kids In Juvenile Detention Lesson In Legal Rights
Since the program started in April 2017, attorneys have found at least 7 kids who didn't have an attorney when they should have.
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