criminal justice reform

Gov. Bill Lee is granting them clemency — and creating a process for many more to be released early from prison.

During the first televised debate of this year’s race for governor, Gov. Matt Bevin claimed that the state hasn’t expanded its prison population under his…

Everyone experiences prison time differently. To Sarah Perrine, who received a ten year sentence for a host of drug-related charges, it ended up being a…

Attorneys representing criminal prosecution and defense see recent passage of federal criminal justice reforms as beneficial in moving Kentucky policy…

The wife of U.S. Senator Rand Paul is lending her voice to criminal justice reform. Kelley Paul is joining her husband and fellow Republicans who are…

As Kentucky’s drug overdose and incarceration rates continue to surge, some are renewing the call for the state to reform its criminal justice system and…

The Bureau of Prisons has issued a record of decision signaling that it is moving ahead with plans to build a federal prison on the site of a former strip…

Legislation to bring reforms to female prisons appears to be headed for final passage. The Senate measure got the approval Wednesday of the House…

Kentucky’s Justice Secretary says he’s not giving up on criminal justice reforms becoming a reality during this year’s legislative session. But John…

Kentucky lawmakers are being asked to make significant changes in the state’s criminal justice system. Much of the formal capitol rotunda announcement…