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The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation says 44-year-old Jason Meister of Pearson has been charged with one count of abuse of residents of penal facilities, and one count of substantial battery
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A state constitutional amendment that would make it harder to get out of jail on bail before trial will be decided Tuesday by Wisconsin voters
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In Michigan, anyone not serving a prison sentence is eligible to vote, although there are barriers often making it nearly impossible for those in jail pre- or mid-trial. They may not be fully aware of their voting rights, and lack internet access and the materials needed to learn about candidates and issues, or to register and cast a ballot.
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The bill would cap jail call charges to the same rates that national prepaid wireless telephone providers charge.
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New findings have been issued in the effort to get more Wisconsin counties to improve voting access in their jail systems. Advocates say the results are…
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Wisconsin is one of many states where proposals have surfaced to restrict voting through new election policies. Voters' rights groups say lawmakers should…
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County jails are inspected each year by the Wisconsin Dept. of Corrections to assess safety, sanitation, adequacy and fitness of the jail for inmates and…
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Vilas County Sheriff Joe Fath displays the award given to jail administrator Bill Weiss by the National Sheriff’s Association for his development of the…
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Forest County’s jail control and dispatch center is a room full of windows. It views cell blocks with no windows.Screens flash, sirens buzz, and the…