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285
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Two recent lawsuits brought by prison inmates represent the most severe threat of federal intervention into the state prison system in the history of North Carolina. The federal government could usurp the state's power if the cases aren't resolved expeditiously and satisfactorily.
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313
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The author offers a follow-up to the 1987 theme issue on correction policy and prison overcrowding, and offers more suggestions for state policy.
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338
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The state government funds three major community-based programs for adult criminal offenders: community penalties, intensive probation and parole, and community service. Each program went through a distinct evolution and faces different prospects for the future.
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927
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North Carolina legislation limits the growth of prison populations; the issue is whether or not this population cap has increased crime within the state.
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Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 58 Issue 2, Fall 1992, p11-22, il, f
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1061
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North Carolina citizens, lawmakers, judges and administrators are struggling with prison-reform proposals. The state is in dire need of some type of remedy for prison overcrowding.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 11 Issue 17, Apr/May 1993, p10-13, por Periodical Website
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18009
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A brief outline of the history of jails and prisons from colonial era to mid-20th-century modernization of the state controlled prison system is presented. The first discussions about prisoner treatment began after the Revolutionary War. In 1868, major changes occurred with the General Assembly establishing a state prison and modifying the state constitution to limit death penalty crimes (arson, murder, rape, and burglary) and suspend all corporal punishment. By 1957, the State Prison Department was created to deal with all prisoner related matters.
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Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 34 Issue 5, Feb 1968, p13-16
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27657
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Mentally ill inmate Michael Anthony Kerr died of dehydration after a month-long stay in solitary confinement. Kerr’s death has spurred investigations by the State Bureau of Investigations and Disability Rights NC. Disability Rights is composing several reforms that will guide how prisons treat mentally ill inmates in the future.
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27671
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Two employees of the Department of Public Safety have received federal subpoenas from a grand jury in connection with the death of mentally ill inmate Michael Anthony Kerr. Since Kerr’s death casued by dehydration, 9 prison workers have been fired, 2 have resigned, and another 20 to 30 were disciplined. The Department of Public Safety has also assigned a new administrator to Alexander Correctional and will begin rolling out a series of reforms for inmates with mental illnesses. Changes in policy and the new reforms are detailed.
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30014
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This memorandum addresses questions over the legal status of jail inmates, and the regulation of mail in North Carolina jails and prisons. The general legal discussion is followed by a compliance suggestion on the inspection of packages and letters for contraband.
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