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| Software fix for early prisoner release error delayed 16 times |
| By king5.com- Natalie Brand and Drew Mikkelsen |
| Published: 12/30/2015 |
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A software fix to correct an error that led to the early release of thousands of offenders was delayed 16 times over the past three years, Washington Corrections Secretary Dan Pacholke said. The media was briefed Tuesday morning, one week after DOC revealed a computer coding glitch dating back to 2002 had resulted in the premature released of 3,200 offenders. DOC officials said staff continue to review records to identify those offenders who were released early and may need to be brought back into custody. According to DOC, 44 individuals may need to be brought back into custody. Of that number, 24 offenders have already been returned to custody. Two of the offenders released early committed new crimes during the time when they should have been incarcerated, according to DOC staff. Read More. |
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