Justice Action Network Applauds Governor Hutchinson for Safely Reducing Prison Population, Promoting Public Health and Safety
May 05, 2020
May 05, 2020
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Justice Action Network issued the following news:
In order to protect the safety of correctional officers and incarcerated people, the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) paroled over 380 inmates of the more than 1,200 individuals who had non-violent offenses and were due for release within the next six months following Governor Asa Hutchinson's executive order. With concern for public safety at the forefront, each of these individuals has been thorough . . .
In order to protect the safety of correctional officers and incarcerated people, the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) paroled over 380 inmates of the more than 1,200 individuals who had non-violent offenses and were due for release within the next six months following Governor Asa Hutchinson's executive order. With concern for public safety at the forefront, each of these individuals has been thorough . . .