Before Prison
What happens before a person is committed to the custody of the federal government? How is the federal pre-incarceration phase different from the pre-incarceration stage on the state level? This panel will delve into the various aspects of the pre-incarceration phase on the federal level, examining the challenges individuals face when they are indicted. Panelists will explore the roles of key stakeholders, such as affected persons, judges, US Attorneys, and federal public defenders.
Panelists:
Judge Joseph Bataillon, U.S. District Judge for the District of Nebraska
Jessica Milburn, Assistant Federal Public Defender, Lancaster County
Lecia Wright, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Tribal Liaison & Civil Rights Coordinator
Professor Pedro Gerson, University of Chicago
Moderators:
Professor Jamie Cooper
Jen Craven
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