Two prosecutors say it’s wrong that Duncan Meekins is still behind bars when he helped put the infamous Briley brothers in the electric chair.
Robert J. Rice and Warren Von Schuch, who prosecuted the case 30 years ago, are set to meet next month with Virginia Parole Board officials to plead for Meekins’ release. According to the Richmond [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Jails'
Prosecutors seek release of man who informed on killers
May 13th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Death Penalty, Jails, Richmond
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Tours offered at local lockup
March 5th, 2009 · Comments Off · Jails, Roanoke
The law-abiding get a first hand look at the inside of a jail tomorrow as the new Western Virginia Regional Jail offers free tours.
Between 1 and 4 p.m. visitors will be escorted through the jail’s minimum, medium and maximum security areas, massive kitchen area, medical facilities and warehouse.
According to The Roanoke Times, the [...]
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Judges back effort for inmate re-entry program
December 22nd, 2008 · Comments Off · Jails, Prisoners' rights
Two Western District federal judges say they support a proposal for a “re-entry court” where inmates returning to society regularly report on their progress in group meetings with the judges. Both Chief U.S. District Judge James P. Jones and District Judge Samuel G. Wilson have asked the district probation office to set up a re-entry [...]
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Lawyers allowed back in Norfolk jail
May 2nd, 2007 · Comments Off · Criminal Law, Jails, Norfolk
The Norfolk jail has changed its lawyer visitation policy … again.
Now, lawyers can visit their clients behind bars in the cell blocks, so long as they sign a waiver form acknowledging the jail’s safety policies, reports The Virginian-Pilot.
The sheriff changed the policy last year to require lawyer-client meetings in visitation rooms after female [...]
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