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The horrific 1977 Mayes County Girl Scout Murders are unforgettable for many Oklahomans. Now, the case is getting a fresh look. Cherokee citizen Faith Phillips, acting on a tip, presented her findings at the Tribal Self-Governance Conference in Tulsa.
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The Lansing prison is reducing the number of visitation hours each week. It says that will allow more families to visit because the demand for visitation is so high.
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One northwest Kansas county lets people donate to school programs to reduce their criminal penaltiesThomas County, Kansas, has a donation clause in its diversion agreements, leading to concerns about access to justice for low-income Kansans
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The bill would bring back some penalties that were cast aside six years ago when Senate Bill 367 was passed.
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Multiple bills have tried to change the state’s laws on expungement, but none have passed. The bills do have bipartisan support and are expected to come back up next year.
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New grant funding will help more inmates go to college. Additional money flowing to higher education could create more class options.
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Diversion is a popular alternative to burdening someone with a criminal record and possible jail time, but the fees that come with it can mean your wealth determines the type of justice available.
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Gov. Greg Abbott largely remained silent as dangerous conditions caused by a lack of staff persisted at Texas juvenile facilities during the summer.
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The state is trying to make it easier for someone with a suspended license to get some driving privileges with restricted licenses. But people are still missing out.
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The attorney’s argument, if successful, could have a far-reaching effect on a two-tiered system of justice in Kansas, in which those who can afford to pay court fines are held to a different standard than those who can’t.