Model Policies

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…

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…

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…

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.

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,…

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.

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…

Whereas, this legislature is committed to developing effective criminal justice policies that hold offenders accountable while maximizing results for public safety, victims, and taxpayers; and WHEREAS, reasonable and proportionate fines…

{Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title.}  This Act may be cited as the “The Criminal Intent Protection Act.” Section 2. {Legislative Purpose and Findings.} The purpose…

{Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title.} This Act may be cited as “The Treating Accused Persons Fairly Act of 2011” Section 2. {Congressional Purpose.} The…

WHEREAS, a primary role of state government is to ensure public safety; and WHEREAS, the efficient use of DNA technology is paramount to helping law enforcement identify…

Section 1. The following words have the meanings indicated. (a) In this section, “restrictive housing” means a type of detention that involves:           (1) Removal of an inmate from the…