Court fees, restitution put people in dire straits after moving through criminal justice system researchers, lawyers say

News Story, Video (Alabama)

Court fees, restitution put people in dire straits after moving through criminal justice system researchers, lawyers say

May 18, 2018 | Courtney Crown | WHNT-TV (Huntsville, Alabama)
Court fees and restitution can make people feel desperate. On Saturday, May 19, researchers and attorneys are using a free legal clinic in Huntsville to meet the people in the throes of these money issues.
Tags: Court Debt | Criminal Justice | Fines and Fees

Attorney Warns Of Legal Action After Opening Of New N.H. Women’s Prison Delayed Again

Audio, Interview (New Hampshire)

Attorney Warns Of Legal Action After Opening Of New N.H. Women’s Prison Delayed Again

July 31, 2017 | Rick Ganley , Michael Brindley | NHPR (local NPR, NH)
Department of Corrections officials say they're having trouble finding people to work at the new $48 million prison. The facility will be complete by this fall, but officials say it won't open until sometime next year due to staffing issues.
Tags: Criminal Justice | Prisoners Rights