A packed House panel heard emotional and at times tense testimony from advocates on both sides of bills that could allow those incarcerated for more than 10 years a "second look" at their prison sentences.
There still aren't many rules when it comes to artificial intelligence, but intimate deepfakes have some lawmakers saying, "this is why we can't have nice things." Are you ready for it?
Four criminal justice related bills previously mulled by a House committee were reported to the floor on Tuesday.
People on birth control could visit the pharmacy less often for their medication under proposed legislation.
DNA evidence has revolutionized criminal trials, and lawmakers are looking to extend access for those challenging wrongful convictions.
A bill described as cleanup legislation for the juvenile justice reform package passed last year was reported to the floor Tuesday by the House Criminal Justice Committee .
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II was met with praise as he signed 19 bills Tuesday overhauling the state's juvenile justice system based on recommendations from a bipartisan task force.
The consequential nature of the adopt and amend case, and how justices might decide it, is of import for the groups behind the initiatives and those who might be negatively affected by the outcome.
Two members of the House Criminal Justice Committee said Monday they were looking forward to discussions on potential changes to the state's child abuse laws, which were thrust into the spotlight after Attorney Genera Dana Nessel announced charges against a former state employee.
The Law Revision Commission met on Wednesday for the first time in more than a year to discuss legal recommendations to the Legislature for changes to the Freedom of Information Act and candidate petition signatures.