Lawmakers considered an array of measures to expand prison and parole evaluations, provide reimbursement payments to county jails that hold inmates under certain conditions and expand protections to victims of sexual assault and sex trafficking.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill April 13 meant to address the mental and physical health needs of incarcerated individuals.
Read MoreA bill introduced to require certain felony sentences to be served in a county jail was replaced with provisions to address mental and physical health concerns of incarcerated individuals.
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The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 3 on a bill that would require the state Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse counties for costs associated with housing defendants who are awaiting competency restoration treatment.
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