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Rapid Assessment and Support Services Diversion (RASS)

Problem Following the national trend, Douglas County, Kansas has experienced an explosion in its female jail population. Most incarcerated females are being held for misdemeanor or drug offenses, with a […]

Veterans Court

Problem Too many veterans return home with health, substance abuse and/or psychosocial problems, making it difficult to re-enter the civilian population. A lack of jobs, along with family and housing […]

Parole Hearings Expedited

Problem Parole hearings are often delayed, which can significantly impact someone’s life. My bill was inspired in part by the story of Mr. Robert Polk, who was on parole when […]

Certificate of Employability Unlinking

Problem Previously, the law stated that an ex-offender could petition for their certificate of employability, which is available to ex-offenders who committed non-violent crimes and can help them land a […]

Hardship Driver’s License for Probationers/Parolees

Problem When a person is on probation or parole, very rarely are they current on the court fines, fees, and restitution they must pay as part of their reparations for […]

Helping Understand Barriers (HUB) Prosecutor Diversion Program

Problem Many people commit non-violent crimes as a means of survival. Social determinants barriers, including unemployment and lack of food, may result in substance use, criminal activity, or other […]

The Law Enforcement Trust and Transparency Act (LETT Act)

Problem Police-involved deaths are frequently in the national headlines. Where racial profiling and bias in policing is common, this is the worst possible outcome. In Montgomery Co., the impetus for […]