By Terry Leahy
Jun 3, 2021
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services moves forward on projects in response to legislative action during the recently completed session.
In a big ticket item, A Request For Proposal for the siting and design of the proposed 1,512 bed facility to replace the Nebraska State Penitentiary has been made.
“This will allow NDCS to identify a consultant who will be responsible for designing the facility, helping to locate a site on which to build, and managing various aspects of construction,” said Corrections Director Scott Frakes.
The Legislature approved $14.7 million in state funding in FY2021-2022 to start designing and planning for a new facility.
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Julius Jones will be barred from participating in the second stage of his commutation hearing because of two prison infractions he allegedly committed in 2020. Graphic Provided
Julius Jones will be barred from participating in the second stage of his commutation hearing because of two prison infractions he allegedly committed in 2020, according to records reviewed by The Frontier.
Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board executive director Tom Bates also said prisoners in maximum security prisons are barred from making âpersonal appearancesâ at their hearings, a rule that would seemingly keep all future death row prisoners from making appearances before the board.
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By Terry Leahy
Dec 16, 2020
The visitations will resume at five locations starting December 23rd, 2020, will be scheduled and approved in advance and will be carried out under specific guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
“The guidelines are those that were instituted this summer, when the agency resumed visitation after the initial onset of the coronavirus,” said Corrections Director Scott Frakes. “Family members and friends will be required to register online for a time slot in which to visit. They will also be required to wear masks, socially distance during the visit, and will be screened upon entry into each building.”