Jaden Edison

Lawmakers had previously cast an 8-8 vote against Hilary Carpenter, but on Tuesday advanced the governor’s pick to the full CT legislature.

Part of CT’s opioid settlement money could go to addressing the crisis’ effect on incarcerated people, many of whom struggle with addiction.

A proposal would allow CT courts to issue criminal protective orders against people found not guilty by reason of mental illness.

Bail reform, staffing at correctional facilities and compassionate parole are among the issues CT legislators expect to discuss in 2024.

Despite failures by CT State Police to follow the racial profiling law, the scope of intentionally falsified data was limited, a report says.

Officials are considering a restoration of the CT Juvenile Training School, with new services for children in the criminal legal system.

After Randy Cox’s injuries and passage of CT’s police accountability law, some Black residents feel little changed. Hear from them here.

Implementation of the law, which automatically erases some criminal records, had been delayed due to legal questions and outdated technology.

A ruling against granting qualified immunity to a prison official allows people incarcerated during the pandemic to proceed with civil cases.

CT officials and advocates are calling for participation in a program designed to protect children and communities from gun violence.