|
|
| Legislature authorizes early release of Kansas prison inmates to 'community parenting' |
| By hutchnews.com- John Green |
| Published: 06/06/2016 |
|
The Kansas Department of Corrections now has authority to release some inmates from prison up to a year early to go home and be parents. A Senate conference committee added language into a substitute House bill during the Legislature’s veto session in late April creating “community parenting release.” The release is for low- or moderate-risk offenders, said Adam Pfannenstiel, Kansas Department of Corrections communications director. They will likely primarily use it for female inmates, though it is not restricted to woman, he said. “Prior to this bill, we actually had a statute in place allowing certain groups of inmates to serve their sentences in the community,” Pfannenstiel said. “We wanted to expand it so those who complete appropriate parenting classes and have guardianship over minor children at home might be considered for finishing their sentences in the community.” Read More. |
MARKETPLACE search vendors | advanced search
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
|
Comments:
No comments have been posted for this article.
Login to let us know what you think