Lawmaker pushes to restore parole to Maine’s justice system
Rep. Jeffrey Evangelos asks, ‘Do we believe in redemption or not?’ while seeking support to overturn a parole ban that has existed in Maine for 45 years.
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Legislative committee passes bill helping convicted people introduce new evidence, but arguments persist on both sides
The bill, which heads to the full legislature, would eliminate a time limit for prisoners to present new evidence, but some say that would burden courts and mean cases never would be final.
Due Process: In Review
Five key findings from The Maine Monitor’s months-long investigation into the state's county court system.
As lawmakers clash over reconvening, dozens of bills affecting criminal justice hang in the balance
Advocates say the Democratic-led legislature has created an unparalleled appetite for change in Maine’s criminal justice system, but a partisan standoff over returning to session amid the coronavirus pandemic may delay reforms for months.
Legislative Limbo: Status of bills unclear amid COVID-related adjournment
There is urgency to decide on these bills before new representatives are elected in November.