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| Corrections sees boost in inmates, length of stay in prisons |
| By vtdigger.org- Ellie French |
| Published: 06/25/2019 |
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As the legislative session began, lawmakers said reducing Vermont’s prison population would be a top priority this year. Senate President Pro Tem Tim Ashe even wrote a letter to fellow lawmakers asking for “special emphasis” on the matter. But new numbers show that since then, the state has actually seen an increase in inmates. Between January and June, the Department of Corrections reports an 8% increase in the number of people charged with serious felonies in Vermont, and a 14% increase in their average length of stay. That means more Vermonters will be sent to the prison in Mississippi that houses the state’s overflow. “We were making great progress to reduce those numbers,” said Mike Touchette, commissioner of the DOC. “But now we’re going to have to see more people going to Mississipi.” Read More. |
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