Cash bail being challenged in Kentucky Supreme Court
Amid increased discussions about Kentucky’s pretrial release system and how to handle the issue of cash bail, the Department of Public Advocacy has asked the…
Criminal Justice Reform
Financial and societal impact of mandatory bail for low-level offenses must be addressed, Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Minton says
With justice reform issues taking center stage in Kentucky and across the nation, a focus is being placed on ensuring the pre-trial justice system doesn’t…
Rising rates of incarceration and corrections cost will be addressed through new bill, Gov. Matt Bevin says
As the state faces the prospect of a $600 million increased cost to taxpayers and a 19% rise in prison populations over the next decade…
Costs of Kentucky’s growing prison population expected to rise without legislative action
The costs to taxpayers for Kentucky’s growing prison population is expected to increase by $600 million in the next decade if no legislative action is…
Justice reforms critical as state faces pension crisis and other budget issues, Kentucky Smart on Crime spokesman says
As Kentucky looks to resolve its pension crisis and craft a responsible budget while facing revenue shortfalls, new Kentucky Smart on Crime Spokesman Daniel Cameron…
Op-ed: Smart Criminal Justice Reform Can Benefit Kentucky’s Workforce
The following is an op-ed from Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Bill Lear. Find a video with additional information about this issue at the…
Cost-saving corrections reform legislation introduced with Chamber support
A bill to reclassify some Class D felonies by creating a new misdemeanor category was announced Tuesday by Rep. Brent Yonts alongside the Kentucky Chamber…