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Criminal Justice Reform and Policy in Florida

  The state of Florida has a complex and evolving penal system that is regularly subject to reforms and policy changes. The objective of these reforms is to promote a more effective, fair, and humane justice system. Analyzing these reforms provides insight into how they may influence the lives of prisoners, their families, as well as the work of researchers and law enforcement professionals. Summary of Recent and Ongoing Reforms in the Florida Penal System In recent years, Florida has implemented several criminal justice reform measures aimed at reducing prison populations, improving reentry outcomes, and ensuring fairer sentencing. Reforms have included the revision of mandatory minimum sentences, increased support for drug treatment programs, and expansion of eligibility for record expungement. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition of the importance of rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates into society.

Criminal and Traffic Sessions

Louis V. Maiello,  27, of Brooklyn, N.Y., charged with receiving a stolen vehicle and receiving stolen property over $250, sentenced to two concurrent terms of 18 months in the House of Correction; possession of cocaine and credit card fraud

Arrested August 23

Ryan Lee Collins, 22, by Panola County Sheriff Kevin Lake pursuant to local warrant/ theft of property worth between $100 and $750. Leandra Nira Ruiz, 35, by Panola County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Phillip Grimes pursuant to local warrants/ motion to revoke/ violation of community supervision/ driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age (two counts).

Driving under the influence

146 persons have been arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offences for the year so far.  That's according to data provided by the Police Service. According to a release, the Traffic and Highway Branch has tested over 2900 motorists, apart from the 845 voluntary breath tests that was carried out of which 304 persons were found to be over the limit.

Judge Kevin J. Finnerty

Louis V. Maiello,  27, of Brooklyn, N.Y., charged with receiving a stolen vehicle and receiving stolen property over $250, sentenced to two concurrent terms of 18 months in the House of Correction; possession of cocaine and credit card fraud under $250, sentenced to two concurrent terms of 1 year

US Crime and Arrests: Arrested August 2018

US Crime and Arrests: Arrested August 2018 : Robert Brandon Lawler, 22, by Panola County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ronnie Endsley pursuant to local warrant/failure to appear/burglary of...

Arrested August 2018

Robert Brandon Lawler, 22, by Panola County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ronnie Endsley pursuant to local warrant/failure to appear/burglary of habitation, and pursuant to local warrant/failure to appear/theft of a firearm (two counts). Tracey Leon Austin, 50, by Department of Public Safety Trooper Joey Pace pursuant to Gregg County warrant/grand jury indictment/assault bodily injury family/house member plus two within 12 months, and pursuant to Rusk County warrant/harassment. Subject remains in custody. Megan Nicole Hodge, 34, by Carthage Police Department Investigator Brack LaGrone for possession of a controlled substance penalty group one between one and four grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sex Offender

Search Sex Offender Registries by State Sex offender registries are systems put in place by individual state and county jurisdictions that are designed to allow government authorities as well as citizens track the residences of sex offenders, including those who have already served their sentences. These registries are often made available to the public via a website or publication allowing citizens of a community to be aware of sex offenders and/or child predators may be living.