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Criminal

Aug. 21, 2012

Report shows reduction in California inmate population slowing after realignment

After a dramatic drop in California's prison population over the first six months of realignment, the reduction in inmates housed in state prison has slowed significantly.


By Henry Meier


Daily Journal Staff Writer


After a dramatic drop in California's prison population over the first six months of realignment, the reduction in inmates housed in state prison has slowed significantly.


A report released last week by the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice pegs the numbers shift to prosecutors' charging decisions, including finding ways to tack enhancements on defendants, making them eligible for state ...

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