In this first episode of April, we received a large number of questions and voicemail, and we cover a wide range of topics: Strong support shown for people using or purchasing products manufactured by those who hire formerly incarcerated people; A man in Missouri soon to be executed requested a different method of execution, and SCOTUS denied it; the 8th…
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On this, our 70th episode of Registry Matters, we have a long time listener and supporter from Florida who is trying to learn about the legislative process to be a more effective advocate; additional topics covered are: A listener emailed a question regarding moving around and around and around to avoid registration; A voicemail question about supervision conditions when moving…
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We are proud to release episode 69 of Registry Matters. We start off with a conversation about separation of powers where judges are trying to determine their working conditions; A listener phoned in a question about moving to another state; A patron phoned in a question regarding Interstate Compact transfers; Cops utilize Marcy’s Law to protect themselves after they shoot…
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In Episode 68 of Registry Matters: A Massachusetts town wants to use intervention before behavior escalates; We continue to hamper formerly incarcerated people from moving on in life; Law enforcement and victims advocates are scrambling in PA and MI regarding people coming off the public registry; Decades after, people are civilly suing organizations; Executive budget proposes only 1/5 of the…
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In this second episode in March, we cover an excellent outcome from the Georgia Supreme Court where lifetime GPS monitoring has been ruled unconstitutional; additional topics are: Americans in prison and jail are abused and deprived of needed services; Oregon pitcher gets signed to a baseball team in Mexico; A Harvard law professor steps up to help defend Harvey Weinstein;…
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Episode 66 of Registry Matters topics:, Answering listener questions; New York Supreme Court says you can’t put someone on sex offender supervision for a non-sexual offense; Concrete thrown through registrant’s window day after police detail removed; We have a double standard between sexes in sexual offenses; Democrats extend statute of limitations in New York leading to a big uptick in…
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In this episode of Registry Matters: We answer a listener comment comparing the Alabama decision versus marking passports; A new listener asks a question regarding federal supervision from one state to another; Circling back to the recent case with the actor alleging assault, turns out it was staged; A Georgia attorney uses his legislative position to delay court for his…
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An amazing decision out of Alabama is the feature segment on this episode. We also covered a question from Patreon supporter Mike in Florida regarding the 6th circuit decision and its larger ramifications and a voicemail question from a Patreon listener in Alaska. Other topics include: A compelling article on capping prison sentences at 20 years; Public defenders in Wisconsin…
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Today’s episode covers a couple of listener questions and a listener comment as well as: 16 y/o succeeds in suicide after threat of criminal prosecution; Michigan law remains in place after 6th circuit decision; Officials in New York question the effectiveness of the registry; Homeless registrants in Hawaii possibly pushed into the sea; Victims’ advocates get big victory in New…
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An action packed episode with live guests! Rick from Florida joins to provide some conservative view points; Halloween bill prevents registrants from Halloween activities – but it’s really vague; ACLU files class action in Michigan; If you have a mental illness, you might not be released from prison on your release date; Constitutional rights violations of indigent persons in Louisiana;…
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