Parole Hearings Are a Cruel Way to Decide a Prisoner's Fate. Here's How to Make the Process Fairer

Fri, 2020-02-28 18:29 +0000 — Posted by CCJR Staff

Parole hearings are supposed to provide inmates who are eligible for release an opportunity to make their case for freedom. But the current system too often throws them in front of a board of strangers without a stitch of preparation or guidance. Some inmates are given only a few minutes to say their piece over video conference. Others are peppered with questions in person.

Can the Criminal Justice System Be Fixed? The Jury's Still Out.

Fri, 2020-02-28 18:13 +0000 — Posted by CCJR Staff

Under the law, prosecutors are supposed to pursue justice and not only seek convictions.

N.H. considers eliminating statute of limitations in criminal cases involving sexual assault

Thu, 2020-02-27 00:00 +0000 — Posted by CCJR Staff

A bill seeking to eliminate the statute of limitations for all civil actions in sexual assault cases received overwhelming support during a public hearing at the State House on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020.

Adult victims in New Hampshire have six years to report the most egregious sexual assault crimes to law enforcement before the clock runs out.

Children sexually abused before age 18 have 22 years, or until they turn 40, to bring forward an allegation to authorities.

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