Jodi Arias back in jail after suicide watch – Las Vegas Sun

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Jodi Arias back in jail after suicide watch Las Vegas Sun Maricopa County Sheriff's officials say Arias is back at the Estrella Jail where she will be housed until her trial has concluded. Arias was convicted of first-degree murder on Wednesday in the June 2008 killing of her one-time boyfriend. She claimed ... Motorcyclist dies after hitting car in Mesa intersection - Fox 10MyFox Phoenix all 67 news articles »

Jerome Officials Say More Risks Lie Ahead if New Jail Isn’t Built – Times-News – Twin Falls Times-News

Jerome Officials Say More Risks Lie Ahead if New Jail Isn't Built - Times-News Twin Falls Times-News Many point to Maricopa County Jail in Arizona, which is constructed of tents, he said. As a veteran, Kennedy said if troops can spend time in desert tents, a petty thief can rough it in jail. The issue is state and federal codes that dictate jail ...

Ariz. deputies make more human smuggling arrests – Fox 10 – MyFox Phoenix

Ariz. deputies make more human smuggling arrests - Fox 10 MyFox Phoenix Maricopa County sheriff's deputies have made another round of arrests as part of an effort to crackdown on human smuggling. Maricopa County sheriff's deputies have made another round of arrests as part of an effort to crackdown on human smuggling.

All mail at Santa Clara County jail to be limited to small postcards – San Jose Mercury News

All mail at Santa Clara County jail to be limited to small postcards San Jose Mercury News The postcard-only trend started in 2007 when Joe Arpaio, the controversial sheriff in Maricopa County, Ariz., banned incoming, nonlegal mail except for postcards, according to the Massachusetts-based Prison Policy Initiative. Nationally, a few dozen ... and more »

Maricopa County deputies make 15 human smuggling arrests in 2 hours – The Republic

Maricopa County deputies make 15 human smuggling arrests in 2 hours The Republic PHOENIX — Maricopa County sheriff's deputies have made another round of arrests as part of an effort to crackdown on human smuggling. Deputies say the first group of 10 Mexican nationals was arrested after the van they were traveling in was stopped ... MCSO: 15 arrests made Thursday in 2 human smuggling casesKPHO Phoenix MCSO: 15 arrested for alleged human smugglingKTAR.com all 3 news articles »

Wilcox: Prison, jail reform needs our support – Arizona Republic

Wilcox: Prison, jail reform needs our support Arizona Republic That way, an inmate leaving the custody of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office can be linked to case managers, probation officers, mental-health workers or community-based organizations that can follow up. A few other suggestions: Follow the example ...

Maricopa County detectives arrest 15 suspected undocumented immigrants – ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)

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Maricopa County detectives arrest 15 suspected undocumented immigrants ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) In past weeks, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has arrested 71 suspected undocumented immigrants, according to the press release. Copyright 2013 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, ...

Realignment Report

The Prison Policy Initiative Research Database was updated with a link to Realignment Report A One-year Examination of Offenders Released from State Prison in the First Six Months of Public Safety Realignment by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Census Bureau replies to letter from 210 organizations about prison gerrymandering

Added Census Bureau replies to letter from 210 organizations about prison gerrymandering to the Prisoners of the Census Blog.

The Bureau is aware of our organizations' concerns about prison gerrymandering, but side-stepped our request to prioritize developing a solution.

Census Bureau replies to letter from 210 organizations about prison gerrymandering

Added Census Bureau replies to letter from 210 organizations about prison gerrymandering to the Prisoners of the Census Blog.

The Bureau is aware of our organizations' concerns about prison gerrymandering, but side-stepped our request to prioritize developing a solution.

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