The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the ultimate appellate jurisdiction for all federal court cases, as well as state court cases that involve questions of Constitutional or federal law. SCOTUS begins hearing cases in October of each year and typically issues decisions before the term is concluded, customarily in June or JulyContinue reading “SCOTUS 2023 Term Review and October 2024 Term Preview”
Tag Archives: Judiciary Corrections and Juvenile Justice
Hutchinson Correctional Facility Capital Improvement Projects
Background The Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF) is the second-largest facility in Kansas housing male adults, with a capacity of 1,810 residents at four custody levels: maximum, special management, medium, and minimum. The facility employs 507 full-time state employees, more than 85 contract employees, and has an annual operating budget of $47.3 million. The majority ofContinue reading “Hutchinson Correctional Facility Capital Improvement Projects”
Kansas Law Enforcement Fentanyl Response
Fentanyl-related controlled substances (fentanyl) are powerful synthetic, or lab-made, opioids. Fentanyl has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat severe pain related to surgery or complex conditions. However, over the past decade, fentanyl and other illegally made synthetic opioids have been increasingly found in the drug supply and have contributed toContinue reading “Kansas Law Enforcement Fentanyl Response”
Attorney Workforce
The American Bar Association publishes an annual Profile of the Legal Profession report, which includes a compilation of nationwide statistics and trends in the attorney workforce. Demographics According to the 2023 report, as of January 1, 2023, there were more than 1.3 million active lawyers in the United States. In the past 10 years, thereContinue reading “Attorney Workforce”
Educational Programs at Correctional Facilities
Pathway for Success The Kansas Department of Corrections’ (KDOC) strategic plan, Pathways for Success, envisions transforming lives for the safety of all. The core parts to this vision include: Investing in individuals by providing opportunities to acquire new experiences and skills to support personal and professional advancement and future success;Creating an environment for change andContinue reading “Educational Programs at Correctional Facilities”
Foreign Ownership of Land
Since 2020, ownership of land by foreign persons and entities has been a topic of discussion in many state legislatures and in Congress. State laws on the topic vary widely, with some states restricting only foreign ownership of agricultural land and others allowing any person or entity, regardless of citizenship or national origin, to ownContinue reading “Foreign Ownership of Land”
Human Trafficking
Federal Law The first comprehensive federal law addressing human trafficking was enacted in 2000. Co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-386, also referred to as the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, or TVPA 2000) used a “three-pronged approach” to combat the problem:Continue reading “Human Trafficking”
Representation of Children in the Child Welfare System
To receive funding through the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, states must have provisions and procedures in place to assure every child who is the subject of an abuse or neglect proceeding is appointed a guardian ad litem (GAL). The primary duty of a GAL is to represent the best interests of theContinue reading “Representation of Children in the Child Welfare System”
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