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| Ariz. Drug Inmates Eligible for Release |
| By Join Together |
| Published: 01/19/2004 |
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As a result of a new state law, hundreds of drug offenders in Arizona's prisons are eligible for early release, the Arizona Republic reported Jan. 2. The law is aimed at reducing the state's prison costs by focusing on rehabilitating nonviolent drug offenders, releasing them into a transitional-services network. Legislative summaries show that 4,800 drug inmates, or 16 percent of Arizona's prison population, could qualify for the program. However, because of a $500,000 budget cap for the first year of the program, less than 200 prisoners would be placed in the program during 2004. Although the law took effect Jan. 1, Department of Corrections officials have yet to implement the early release program. Logistics of the program involve hiring a private contractor or non-profit agency to establish four or more offices that would provide addiction treatment, educational development services, housing assistance, and employment services for those inmates granted early release. |
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