Legal/Justice News
Bill to Update Alaska Military Code of Justice Advances
Friday, January 22, 2016 | Category: Legal/Justice - Alabama
The bill to reform the Alaska Guard's Uniform Code of Military Justice passed through the Judiciary Committee to be scheduled for a full House vote. The impetus for the reform was a "scathing" report documenting actual and perceived favoritism, ethical misconduct, and fear of reprisal all of which were eroding trust and confidence in the Alaskan National Guard leadership. In 2014, past Alaskan Governor Sean Parnell asked the bureau to investigate reports of sexual assault, rape, and fraud amongst its Guard members.
Judiciary Committee Approves Bills to Reform the Criminal Justice System
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 | Category: Legal/Justice - National
The House Judiciary Committee approved two bills, the ‘Second Chance Reauthorization Act’ and the ‘Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act of 2015' in an effort to reform the criminal justice system. The latter bill authorizes Veterans Treatment Courts monies, which serve arrested veterans who suffer from PTSD, substance addiction, and other mental health conditions.