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05-02-2021, 01:30 PM
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/76-000-california-inmates-be-eligible-earlier-release-n1266044
Over the weekend, reports emerged exposing the Office of Administrative Law in California for approving the release of at least 76,000 California inmates, 63,000 of whom are confirmed to be convicted of violent crimes, and 20,000 of whom are currently serving life sentences.
The changes were approved this week by the state Office of Administrative Law, with little public notice. They were submitted and approved within a three-week span as emergency regulations.
“The goal is to increase incentives for the incarcerated population to practice good behavior and follow the rules while serving their time, and participate in rehabilitative and educational programs, which will lead to safer prisons,” department spokeswoman Dana Simas said in a statement.
“Additionally, these changes would help to reduce the prison population by allowing incarcerated persons to earn their way home sooner,” she said.
Over the weekend, reports emerged exposing the Office of Administrative Law in California for approving the release of at least 76,000 California inmates, 63,000 of whom are confirmed to be convicted of violent crimes, and 20,000 of whom are currently serving life sentences.
The changes were approved this week by the state Office of Administrative Law, with little public notice. They were submitted and approved within a three-week span as emergency regulations.
“The goal is to increase incentives for the incarcerated population to practice good behavior and follow the rules while serving their time, and participate in rehabilitative and educational programs, which will lead to safer prisons,” department spokeswoman Dana Simas said in a statement.
“Additionally, these changes would help to reduce the prison population by allowing incarcerated persons to earn their way home sooner,” she said.