Criminal Justice Reform

A law outlining a new process for the release of pretrial defendants took effect Friday, June 5, as the state continues coronavirus testing for prisoners…

On this West Virginia Morning, we remember a bit about Appalachia as experienced by Bobby Kennedy.Several bills this legislative session deal with…

We explore criminal justice reform legislation from this session, and we bring you an in-depth report and follow-up conversation on the issue. We also…

Shortly before the full House was scheduled to vote on it, members of the chamber’s Rules Committee voted to remove a ‘Ban the Box’ bill from the agenda,…

On this West Virginia Morning, a conversation about criminal justice reform and issues facing the state's veterans. Some lawmakers this legislative…

The West Virginia Legislature has completed its third full week of the 2020 session. Several issues have stirred up debate so far, including a bill that…

In an effort to address overcrowding in regional jails, the West Virginia House of Delegates has passed a bill to release pretrial inmates that have been…

It’s no secret West Virginia lawmakers are concerned about the state’s large incarcerated population. The Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety…

We're potentially just one vote away from having a budget sent to Gov. Jim Justice. It's been a week of early mornings, late evenings and the passage and…

Assistant News Director Glynis Board leads a discussion with activist Robert Grossman of Morgantown on one of several criminal justice reform bills that…