Criminal
Oct. 17, 2014
Dispute over 'flash incarcerations' could have wide impact
In case over county supervision, 4th District's ruling could have big impact on prison reform plan
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO - Prosecutors here are asking an appellate panel to rule that "flash" incarcerations - an immediate and short return to jail for up to 10 days following a county supervision violation - carry an additional year of community supervision.
It is an issue with serious legal and practical significance. If these short jail stints are classified as custodial sanctions, which require ext...
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