Healthcare/Hospital Law
Sep. 24, 2011
Budget woes no excuse to delay release
The 2nd District Court of Appeal confirmed this week that violent sex offenders are entitled to be released on time, even if prison authorities lack the resources to first determine whether they still pose a threat to society.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Highlighting the impact of tight budgets on the criminal justice system, the 2nd District Court of Appeal confirmed this week that violent sex offenders must be released on time, even if prison authorities lack the resources to first determine whether they still pose a threat to society.
Nonetheless, the appellate court gave prison officials a pass in the case of convicted child molester Michael O'C...
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