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Criminal

Apr. 19, 2016

Report says Prop. 47 has eased overcrowding early release issues

A recent report from the Public Policy Institute of California found that Prop. 47 has significantly reduced the practice of "capacity releases" forced by overcrowding.

By L.J. Williamson
Daily Journal Staff Writer

A report from the Public Policy Institute of California found Prop. 47 has reduced the practice of "capacity releases" forced by overcrowding, allowing counties to keep more serious offenders behind bars, though some sheriff's departments weren't prepared to endorse all of the nonprofit think tank's findings.

According to the report released last month, "How Has Propo...

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