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Back in the 1960s and ‘70s, the popular law and order slogans were “get tough on crime,” and “lock ‘em up and throw the key away.”Well, we tried that.What…

Gov. Rick Snyder outlined a public safety agenda on Monday that includes parole and sentencing reforms, job training for inmates, and more help finding a…

A private prison near Baldwin, Michigan could re-open, adding 150 jobs to the economy, under a bill sponsored by state Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo. The…

The Michigan attorney general’s office has decided to withdraw subpoenas sent to reporters investigating prison conditions for teenaged inmates.The…

DETROIT - The Michigan Supreme Court has put the brakes on a lawsuit that accuses state prison officials of failing to prevent the sexual assault of male…

If you are a 17-year-old and you break a law here in Michigan, you’re going to be tried as an adult.Michigan is one of nine states that tries 17-year-olds…

Getting tough on crime. For many, that means putting criminals behind bars, lengthy sentences, and tough parole guidelines.Years of this criminal justice…

The state Senate Judiciary committee will consider a bill tomorrow that would make it easier for criminals to have part of their records expunged.House…

The state House has approved bills meant to reduce prison costs in Michigan. But the sponsor of the legislation says the bills have been “gutted.”State…

As part of its mission to save shelter dogs from being euthanized, Refurbished Pets of Southern Michigan came up with an idea: place these rescued or…