Congressional spending leaders agreed to increase funding this fiscal year for federal public defenders and court security ...

The increase would come as judiciary officials have raised serious concerns about threats facing federal judges.

Court officials told lawmakers Thursday that reduced security staffing at the Bernalillo County Courthouse endangers both the public and staff. Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office officials responded ...

Last week, in front of a judge and jury during a murder trial in the Baltimore City Circuit Court, three individuals attempted to attack the defendant. While they were quickly subdued and arrested, ...

PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Commission is looking at ways to improve security at the Wood County Courthouse. Over the recent months, county officials have commented about the level of security they ...

"We do not have to screen everyone through a metal detector that goes into court. That's not laid out in the law," Sheriff ...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -The Wood County Commissioners are continuing discussions of upgrading security at the county courthouse building. At their meeting Thursday, the commissioners and county ...