Department of Corrections will continue policy allowing for punishment regardless of guilt

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 644

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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The Maine Department of Corrections has opted to continue its policy that allows staff to punish incarcerated people before and regardless of a finding of guilt, underscoring the discretion that props up the prison system.

Incarcerated Mainers raised concern about this section of the department’s disciplinary policy that permits prison staff to issue sanctions regardless of whether the formal disciplinary process has been initiated or if someone has been …

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