Marcus Hicks

The state shared video clips taken during violent cell extractions at Edna Mahan women's prison in January, from which 10 officers are facing charges.

Corrections Commissioner Marcus Hicks announced his resignation, one day after a report on violence at the women's prison. Lawmakers had sought his departure.

Lawmakers bemoan growing overtime costs in the state’s prisons, which are approaching $1 million even if costs related to COVID-19 are excluded.

At Assembly hearing on Edna Mahan prison, Corrections Commissioner Marcus Hicks says tenative agreement on consent decree is now before Justice Department.

More than 20 complaints of sexual misconduct and harassment, as well as two class action lawsuits involving current and past female prisoners, were included in negotiations.

The state Senate on Friday passed a resolution seeking the resignation or removal of the state's top prison official.

Amid abuse at the state women's prison, lawmakers are urging Governor Murphy to fire Marcus Hicks, if the DOC Commissioner doesn't step down.

The Department of Corrections intends to reduce spending on halfway houses by 40% and close its Central Reception Assignment Facility in Trenton.

This is the first segment of a series examining the reentry of New Jersey prisoners into mainstream society upon release, and the services in place to help reduce the number of individuals who re-offend and return to prison.

Major changes could be coming to criminal sentencing in New Jersey, under recommendations by a state commission that are endorsed by top state officials.