Seattle, Wash. — The state’s highest court is taking a new look at the death penalty. Dozens of former state judges are claiming the state’s death … [Read more...]
March 2016 News Briefs
Denver, Colo. — After filing a complaint accusing prison officials of falsifying figures of the mentally ill and violent inmates, a former … [Read more...]
Part 2: New System Designed To Better Monitor Patient Care
Dr. Timothy Belavich answered San Quentin News questions about the delivery of health care services to prisoners. Belavich was formerly acting … [Read more...]
Letter to Kid CAT by Thailee Nguon
Dear Kid CAT, This is a letter of appreciation. My name is Thailee Nguon. I am a juvenile lifer. I anticipate every issue of the San Quentin News. I … [Read more...]
February 2016 News Briefs
Alaska — In December the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission released recommendations that include re-evaluating pretrial practices, focusing on … [Read more...]
January 2016 News Briefs
Sacramento – At the start of next year, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Secretary Jeffrey Beard is stepping down to return to … [Read more...]
December 2015 News Briefs
Bismarck, N.D.— “There are too many inmates and not enough capacity,” said Leann Bertsch, director of the North Dakota Department of Corrections and … [Read more...]
Facebook Founder Tours San Quentin
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg traded in his signature black hoodie for a white shirt and slacks when he toured California’s oldest … [Read more...]
I’ll Rather Have Family Visits Instead
CDCR started a program called Family Visiting in either the late 60s or early 70s. During Family Visiting inmates could spend three days and two … [Read more...]
SB 261: Raising the Age of Youth Offender Parole From 18 Through 22. What You Need to Know
Gov. Brown signed SB 261 into law on Oct. 3,2015. What is this about? In 2014, a new law was enacted: “SB 260,” also called “Youth Offender Parole.” … [Read more...]
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