sheriffs
Coverage of sheriffs in the Nexus archive.
- Lawmakers push to allow mental health treatment for criminal suspects in non-psychiatric facilities
North Carolina lawmakers want to allow criminal suspects under involuntary commitment orders to receive mental health treatment outside psychiatric facilities. Hospital leaders oppose evaluations in emergency departments, while sheriffs argue hospitals are more appropriate. The bill has passed the House and is now under consideration by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- Sheriffs in Maryland Challenge State Limits on Cooperation With ICE
Sheriffs in Maryland are challenging state restrictions that limit their cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Maryland Community Trust Act prohibits local officials from inquiring about individuals' immigration status.
- A nonprofit keeps 95% of clients out of jail and in court. SF courts want to kill it
A nonprofit organization successfully keeps 95% of its clients out of jail and in court, but faces opposition from San Francisco judges, sheriffs, and the SF Bar Association, who argue it represents a power grab disguised as reform. SF courts are reportedly seeking to eliminate the program.
- Sheriffs and prosecutors fight back and say they'll REFUSE to enforce assault weapons ban on July 1 as Virginians rush to stockpile guns
Sheriffs and prosecutors in Virginia are refusing to enforce an assault weapons ban set to take effect on July 1, as residents rush to purchase guns before the deadline.