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How a Two-Way Text Messaging System Keeps People Out of Jail

The Crime Report

Harris has been using Uptrust , an application with two-way text messaging, and automated reminders for court dates for the past six months, through a pilot program in Clinton, Iowa. We could develop our own solution within [our own case management system],” Quintana said. They’re not reporting for other reasons.”.

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The Crisis in Crisis Counseling

The Crime Report

Depending on the needed service, some centers partner with local police departments, others deploy trained employees as emergency responders and some refrain from contacting law enforcement entirely, focusing instead on one-on-one hotline conversations, legal referrals or case management. Kirsten Faisal.

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October 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

The State seeks compensatory damages, penalties for violation of the Consumer Fraud Act, attorneys’ fees, punitive damages, and costs of suit. The City sought compensatory damages, treble damages under the Unfair Trade Practices Act, equitable relief, attorneys’ fees, punitive damages, disgorgement of profits, and costs of suit.

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