Board approves $3,121 grant match for Allford Fire and expands jail services contract

House Bill 903 allows court-ordered emergency medical treatment for inmates in Florida.

Department of Corrections seeks to negotiate better rates and launch solar initiatives.

Mississippi plans to decentralize state correctional system and reform Parchman facility operations.

Representatives Dieter and Johnson told the Senate Local Government Committee that amended House Bill 397 would allow counties to use profits from jail commissaries for recreation, treatment-related medication, investigations of staff misconduct, safety technology and advanced training while retaining Auditor of State oversight and existing inmate protections.

New law mandates medical care and health plans in Oklahoma detention facilities

Colorado transfers funds for legal services and inmate housing costs in private prisons.

Lawmakers discuss budget increases and in-person visitation requirements for county jails

Speakers advocate for improvements in inmate treatment and healthcare during Texas Board meeting.

Judges discuss prioritizing court cases for mentally ill defendants amid jail overcrowding issues.

Supervisors approve item 3.45 while addressing community concerns over custodial deaths.

Department of Corrections enhances HVAC and introduces one-to-one tablet ratio for inmates

Committee approves multiple bills, including parole board expansion and firearm violence prevention initiatives.

Alicia Ju testifies supporting the Willie Washington Junior Act to combat medical neglect in prisons.

Officials focus on replacing dangerous bunk beds in high-risk areas of the jail.

Board accepts financial reports showing inmate account balances and canteen expenditures.

Agency introduces monthly stipends to enhance support for incarcerated individuals' welfare.

Tennessee amends laws concerning inmate oversight to include legislative librarian.

Commissioners decide to maintain existing budget process despite new oversight requests.