State Representative Bo Biteman is a member of the House Judiciary Committee and is hoping his bill to address domestic violence will gain support within that group in its final meeting of the year next month…
Biteman is seeking to prevent eviction in cases of domestic violence and to work with cellular phone companies allowing victims to opt out of a contract with the abuser and to establish a new agreement.
He fears that the eviction issue may be the hardest sell in the legislature due to the issue of property rights, which is why getting it heard in the November committee meeting is important.
The rising rate of incarceration, along with the structural problems plaguing the State Penitentiary in Rawlins is driving a state-wide desire for criminal justice reform in Wyoming.
State Representative Bo Biteman, along with Representative Jared Olson of Cheyenne, appear to be on the front line in the fight for reform…
A bill that would’ve provided such treatment opportunities never made it to a vote in the last legislative session.
The Sheridan County representative went on to say this…
With deep cuts in the state’s substance abuse and mental health programs, taking another look at criminal justice reform is likely to happen this time around.
