Government
Oct. 15, 2014
Proposed recidivism definition limited to convictions
Despite calls from law enforcement and county officials, a Board of State and Community Corrections committee maintained that repeat offenses are limited to new convictions under the state's prison reform effort.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A final definition of "recidivism" decided by a Board of State and Community Corrections committee wasn't broadened to include more types of repeat offenders, despite calls from law enforcement and county officials.
The recently released definition is now awaiting approval next month by the corrections board before becoming the statewide standard.
Per a 2013 state law, the co...
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