Archives: Judiciary / Model Policies
Archives: Judiciary / Model Policies (page 2)
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Democratic Accountability in Board Appointments Act
Whereas, much like the controversial Missouri Plan for judicial appointments, some states require their governor to select new members of occupational boards and commissions from a list of candidates provided…
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Resolution in Support of a Criminal Justice Ombudsman Program
Model Resolution WHEREAS, when there is a law enforcement related shooting or in-custody death, a police department conducting its own investigation or appointing another police department in the region to…
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Fines and Fees Reporting Act
Model Policy (1) Purpose. Under municipal, county and state law, governmental entities can impose criminal and civil fines and fees. This authority can be misused to unjustly generate revenue. It…
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Resolution on Faith-Based Programming
Model Resolution Whereas, [insert state] is committed to improving the lives of those serving their sentences in correctional facilities and upholds the First Amendment right concerning freedom of religion; and…
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Anchors Away Act
Model Policy In the trial of any civil tort action, no party or counsel for a party shall seek or make reference to a specific dollar amount or state a…
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Targeted Legislative Review Act
Policy Whereas, administrative agencies with insufficient democratic controls do more than fill in tiny gaps left by the legislature in regulatory schemes, but instead, often write detailed rules with the…
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Accountability in Rule Making Act
Model Policy Section 1. (a) The adoption or amendment of any rule or rules package by any state agency shall be subject to the approval of the governor. (b) No…
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Resolution in Support of Enhancing Police Officer Training, Wellness, and Support Mechanisms
Model Resolution WHEREAS, basic officer training requirements vary widely, ranging from 404 hours in Georgia to slightly more than 1,000 in Hawaii; and WHEREAS, a Department of Justice report examining…
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Resolution in Support of Police Data Transparency
Model Resolution WHEREAS, police officers fulfill one of the most challenging and important roles in our society, carrying out their mission to serve and protect all Americans even at great…
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Emergency Power Limitation Act
Therefore, be it enacted: Section 1. Nothing in this act grants additional emergency powers to the governor or any other official. Section 2. State and local officials may issue nonbinding…
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Liability Protection for Employers in a Declared Disaster or Public Emergency Act
Section 1. As used in this act, the following words shall have the following meaning: (1) “Guidance” means written guidance related to a declared public emergency that is issued…
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Expedited Suspension and Legislative Repeal of Harmful Rules Act
Section 1. Nothing in this act grants any authority to the governor, a state agency, commission, board, or any other state actor to impose or increase regulatory burdens on, or…
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Judicial Deference Reform Act
Section 1. In interpreting a state statute, regulation, or other sub-regulatory document, a state court or an officer hearing an administrative action may not defer to a state agency’s…
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Statement of Principles on Policing and Community Engagement
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is strongly committed to expanding opportunity for all, understanding that no individual should feel threatened or be treated differently based on the color of…
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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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An Act Regarding Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Centers
Sec. 1. The relevant state agency shall establish: (1) a comprehensive addiction recovery center certification for eligible entities that meet the requirements of this chapter; and…
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Resolution on Limiting the Use of Prolonged Solitary Confinement
WHEREAS, solitary confinement or segregation is typically defined as being confined to a cell for between 22 to 24 hours a day. While this often means a single person in…
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Resolution in Support of Public Defense
Resolution in Support of Public Defense WHEREAS, the United States Constitution guarantees “[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to have the…