Prison Break: California Rethinks Criminal Justice KQED Radio, August 22, 2012
In California, local county jail bed space is not always for the guilty. Approximately 50,000 un-sentenced individuals are confined to the state’s county jails, awaiting their time before a judge. A majority of these individuals are confined to local jails because they are not able to post bail . This contributes to the 71% state average of un-sentenced individuals in county jails. These individuals have not necessarily been deemed a flight-risk or a danger to society; they just lack the…
Were Counties Prepared for Flood of Inmates Under Realignment? California Report, August 20, 2012
Report: Solano County embracing Public Safety Realignment Act Vallejo Times-Herald, August 19, 2012
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Report: LA among counties sending more to prison
Report: LA among counties sending more to prison KPCC Radio, August 17, 2012