Archives: Criminal Justice / Model Policies
Archives: Criminal Justice / Model Policies (page 2)
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Resolution on the Use of Virtual Hearings and Reporting
WHEREAS, when defendants fail to appear in court and a warrant issues for their arrest, they often do not have an easy and simple way to get back on the…
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DUI Assessment & Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Section 1 If the person has two (2) or more prior Driving Under the Influence (DUI) convictions, the court shall order the person to undergo an assessment that uses a…
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Resolution on Over Criminalization and Pandemics
WHEREAS, epidemics and pandemics threaten public health and well-being, and thus justify expansions of the police power[1] that, in ordinary circumstances, would be intolerable infringements on individual liberty;…
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ALEC Model Resolution on Improving Community Supervision Policies and Practices
ALEC Model Resolution on Improving Community Supervision Policies and Practices WHEREAS, probation dates back to England in the Middle Ages and stemmed from a public…
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Dignity For Incarcerated Women
SUMMARY: An ACT regarding the care of state incarcerated pregnant women, family visitation rights, the access male correctional officers have in correctional facilities where a female inmate may be in…
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An Act to Expand the Contours and Applicability of the Affirmative Defense of “Mistake of Law” In Criminal Cases
Summary: This model policy seeks to expand, in a subset of criminal cases (particularly nonviolent offenses), the applicability of a “mistake of law” defense beyond its current contours, which, in…
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AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE CRIMINAL CODE RECODIFICATION COMMISSION
Summary: A model policy to address the counterintuitive codification of criminal offenses at the state level by establishing a recodification commission to assemble, and present to the legislature for amendment…
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An Act to End Regulatory Criminalization
Summary: An act to prohibit the creation of criminal offenses not subject to the strictures of bicameralism and presentment. SEC. 1 | DEFINITIONS 1. Regulatory “catchall” provision—A provision in…
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Criminal Justice Data Transparency Model
SECTION 1. Legislative Purpose and Findings a) The purpose of this act is to create a model of uniform criminal justice data collection by requiring local and state criminal justice…
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Resolution in Support of Establishing Efficient and Fair Criminal Law Discovery Practices
Resolution: WHEREAS, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is committed to developing effective and fair criminal justice policies that create safe communities for citizens as well as strong state budgets;…
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Resolution in Support of Establishing a Minimum Age of Delinquency Adjudication of At Least 10-Years-Old
Summary: This Resolution encourages states to establish a minimum age of delinquency adjudication of at least 10-years-old provided that there is a civil mechanism for providing mandatory services, including residential…
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Jailhouse Informant Regulations
Summary: This model provides for greater transparency and disclosure during critical stages of litigation concerning the use of jailhouse informants or incarcerated witnesses. This includes requiring the state to…
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RESOLUTION ON “DRUG-FREE ZONES”
Summary: This resolution supports reforming “Drug-Free Zone” laws. Many Drug-Free Zone laws establish mandatory sentences and enhanced penalties for drug crimes committed within certain areas designated by statute. These areas…
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REENTRY PROGRAMS
Summary: This Resolution serves to raise awareness of the need for sound reentry policies. Roughly 96% of all incarcerated individuals will be released from prison and smart reentry policies will…
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LIMITING DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS TO VIOLATIONS THAT INVOLVE DANGEROUS DRIVING
Summary: A person whose driver’s license is suspended will often find it more difficult to earn a living and therefore pay the debt they owe to the government. The number…
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Grand Jury Due Reform Act
SECTION 1. Legislative Purpose and Findings a. The purpose of this act is to provide greater transparency, accountability, and fairness for the criminally accused during the grand jury proceedings.
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Resolution on Raising Felony Theft Thresholds
WHEREAS, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is committed to developing effective criminal justice policies that hold offenders accountable while maximizing results for public safety, victims, and taxpayers; and WHEREAS,…
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Collateral Consequences Reduction Act
Collateral Consequences Reduction Act A bill for an act relating to occupational regulations; establishing a process to review criminal record to reduce offenders’ disqualifications from state recognition;…
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An Act Regarding Post-Conviction Relief On The Grounds of Changes In Forensic Scientific Evidence
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. “Forensic science” is the application of scientific or technical practices to the recognition, collection, analysis, and interpretation of evidence for criminal and civil law or regulatory issues.
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Pre-Arrest Diversion
Model Policy Section 1. Local communities and public or private educational institutions may adopt a prearrest diversion program in which: (a) Law enforcement officers, at their sole discretion, may issue…