Space shortage persists at juvenile jail
At City Council Friday, a group of juvenile court judges described a stubborn lack of beds at the JJIC.
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At City Council Friday, a group of juvenile court judges described a stubborn lack of beds at the JJIC.
Judge Bates-Anderson presented on why she believes the center would help find out what mantel health issues may lie unaddressed in youth in the justice system.
Leaders of the Orleans Parish criminal justice system testified before the city council Tuesday.
After serving this great City of Richmond twice as its mayor, several times as vice mayor, and many years as a councilmember since 1967, this day has very special meaning to me as I emotionally bid my final farewell. By Nat Bates (Former Richmond City Councilmember Nat Bates, who at age 91 was the nation’s oldest elected official, penned this farewell speech for his final day in office Jan. 10, 2023.) After serving this great City of Richmond twice as its mayor, several times as vice mayor, and many years as a councilmember since
Judges are warning of problems that may cause them to not accept new inmates or to turn others loose. Orleans' own facility is near capacity too.