Despite little growth in either its population or crime rate, West Virginia has seen a marked increase in the number of people housed in its corrections facilities. As the state's prisons become overcrowded, West Virginia is facing a corrections crisis that not only impacts the state's budget but also the low-income and minority communities…
Criminal Legal System
Featured Criminal Legal System Posts
Mar
26
2024
Legislature Fails to Address Incarceration Crisis During 2024 Regular Session
Mar
22
2024
How the Legislature Failed to Improve West Virginia’s Deadly Jails During the 2024 Session
Jan
07
2024
Overcrowding Problem Persists in West Virginia Jails
Sep
29
2023
WV Prison Food: Rotten or Poor Quality, Lawsuits, Lack of Oversight
Jun
08
2023
New Law Requires Effective Notice for Capias Hearings