Justice System

A conversation with Alan Page.

On this episode of River to River we listen back to a couple of favorite book interviews from 2022.

Chief Justice Susan Christensen said a lack of court reporters and court-appointed defense lawyers is making it harder to deliver justice.

Two law libraries created a website aimed at making the law easier to understand.

Many Afghans who arrived in Iowa last year only are permitted to live in the U.S. temporarily. A new coalition is working to help as many of them receive permanent legal status as possible.

He left Iowa with little money and not a lot of prospects. Listen back to a conversation about how a Coon Rapids-native came to serve as chief justice of the Alaska Supreme Court.

La directora de operaciones de la Great Plains Action Society, Trisha Etringer, se encuentra con el personal del Tercer Distrito Judicial de Iowa tras impartir un taller sobre descolonización a principios de abril.

The 3rd Judicial District’s staff has undergone training on Native customs, culture and history to better understand how to serve the community within the correctional system.

A review of Iowa's prison system found that security has improved since a deadly attack took place in the Anamosa State Penitentiary, but staffing and overcrowding are still serious issues.

Iowans serving a life sentence can't qualify for parole, unless they get a commutation from the governor. During her time in office, Gov. Kim Reynolds hasn’t approved any commutations. Some advocates say it’s time for reform.