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| Tracking NH Prison Reform |
| By concordmonitor.com |
| Published: 04/23/2010 |
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The public would not see an immediate influx of newly paroled prisoners under reforms meant to lower the state's population of inmates. The New Hampshire House on Wednesday passed a Senate bill aimed at lowering recidivism rates. Because of a change in the House exempting some domestic violence crimes from early release, the bill now returns to the Senate. If the bill does become law, the changes would be phased in gradually over several months. While nonviolent offenders would be released on parole after serving 120 percent of their minimum sentence, that would only be the case for inmates sentenced after July 1, not those already incarcerated. State officials praised the House vote as an important step toward reducing recidivism. "I think that's a strong statement that this is a public safety initiative that can make a difference," said Attorney General Michael Delaney. Read More. |
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