LWV Alabama Criminal Justice Position

Date Study Completed

1975, 1976, 1977 and 1979 (Updated 1995 and 2003)

Name of Submitting League

LWV of Alabama

Title of Position

Criminal Justice

Summary of Position

The League favors an adequate budget to support criminal justice needs.

To deal with the problems of reintegration of offenders into the community and to minimize traditional incarceration, the League supports maximum efforts to expedite trial, swift and consistent justice, and rehabilitation as a major goal.

The League recognizes the need to deal with the special problems of the juveniles with programs and policies designed to aid in rehabilitation and prevention of further delinquency.

League or Contact Email Address

admin@lwval.org

League or Contact Phone Number

205.871.8194