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Criminal Justice

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The 2021 Legislative Session Saw Important Criminal Justice Progress, But We Must Continue to Work for Systemic Change

With Kentucky’s 2021 General Assembly now behind us, and with issues of police violence against Black Americans remaining in the...

Ashley Spalding | April 15, 2021

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Analysis

SB 4 Would Limit No-Knock Warrants and Reduce Harm, but New Amendments Undermine Positive Impact

On the one year anniversary of the killing of Breonna Taylor by police in March 2020, public officials, community organizations and advocates continue to call for a ban of “no-knock”...

Carmen Mitchell | March 14, 2021

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Analysis

SB 36 Would Protect Children from Automatically Being Tried as Adults

Senate Bill (SB) 36, sponsored by Senator Whitney Westerfield, would eliminate a provision in Kentucky law mandating that children charged with certain felony offenses be prosecuted as adults, rather than...

Ashley Spalding and Carmen Mitchell | February 4, 2021

Number of Kentuckians Incarcerated is on the Rise

Analysis

Despite Continued Risks from COVID-19, Kentucky Jail Population Continues to Increase

Between March and May of 2020, the jail population in Kentucky fell by a third (24,183 to 16,167) as a result of releases aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19....

Carmen Mitchell and Dustin Pugel | February 4, 2021

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Analysis

HB 126’s Reformed Felony Threshold Would Reduce Incarceration for Low-Level Theft

The House Judiciary committee is scheduled to hear a bill sponsored by Representative Ed Massey, House Bill (HB) 126, on Wednesday, February 3. HB 126 would increase the threshold at...

Ashley Spalding | February 2, 2021

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Analysis

New Data Helps Pave the Way for Bail Reform in Kentucky

Legislators and advocates have been discussing bail reform for years, with general agreement that too many Kentuckians are incarcerated while awaiting trial, many because they cannot afford bail. Past bail...

Ashley Spalding | January 21, 2021

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Letter to Governor Beshear: Coalition Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine and Incarcerated Kentuckians

COVID-19 vaccine Doses On January 19, 2021, a coalition of Kentucky organizations and individuals submitted the following letter to Governor Beshear. Dear Governor Beshear, As COVID-19 spreads throughout the country...

admin | January 19, 2021

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Analysis

Banning No-Knock Warrants Is an Important First Step in Addressing Police Violence Through Demilitarization

Since the killing of Breonna Taylor by police in March during a drug investigation, public officials, community organizations and advocates have called for bans of “no-knock” warrants, which have become...

Carmen Mitchell | December 18, 2020

Report

Waiver to Provide Substance Use Disorder Treatment to Incarcerated People Shouldn’t Increase Incarceration

KyPolicy submitted the following comments on the 1115 Waiver Amendment – SUD Incarceration Services to the DMS Commissioner's office on November 6, 2020. You can read them in PDF form...

Carmen Mitchell | November 10, 2020

Analysis

IDs Are a Necessity for Successful Reentry

When people who have been incarcerated are released from jail and prison, support services such as housing and mental health can help them get back on their feet and avoid...

Carmen Mitchell | October 1, 2020

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Criminal Justice News

1 New KyPolicy Website Shows Kentucky’s Incarcerated Population Increased Again in 2022

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2 Local Jails Seeing Rise in Inmate Populations

3 How Legislators, Jailers Aim to Fight Recidivism, Overcrowding in Kentucky Jails

4 KY Jails Are Again Overfilling After COVID Restrictions Lift. Will New Laws Make It Worse?

5 High Incarceration Rate Leaves Most of Kentucky’s Jails Overpopulated. See the Data.

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The Experts

More Than 300,000 Kentuckians Have Been Charged for Cannabis Over the Past Two Decades

Carmen Mitchell

More Than 300,000 Kentuckians Have Been Charged for Cannabis Over the Past Two Decades

Ashley Spalding

Local Sales Tax Amendment Could Lead to Wider Inequality Without Better Funding Local Services

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