Thursday, March 11, 2010
Possible Release Of 2,000 Inmates
KENTUCKY...
A House committee has approved a money saving move that would release thousands of state inmates here in Kentucky. Lawmakers say letting as many as 2,000 inmates out of jail early would save $30 million. They're trying to overcome a $1 billion budget shortfall. Part of the plan calls for some non-violent, non-sexual offenders to be considered for early release. Department of Corrections officials say they're still looking over the proposal and are not ready to comment. House Speaker Greg Stumbo's office says many inmates eligible for release under the proposed plan are already up for parole, and the budget bill would just speed up the process.
A House committee has approved a money saving move that would release thousands of state inmates here in Kentucky. Lawmakers say letting as many as 2,000 inmates out of jail early would save $30 million. They're trying to overcome a $1 billion budget shortfall. Part of the plan calls for some non-violent, non-sexual offenders to be considered for early release. Department of Corrections officials say they're still looking over the proposal and are not ready to comment. House Speaker Greg Stumbo's office says many inmates eligible for release under the proposed plan are already up for parole, and the budget bill would just speed up the process.
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