Friday, July 8, 2011

Signed bills to free some inmates faster

Gov. Bobby Jindal signed bills into law Tuesday that he said will make the criminal justice system run more efficiently.

One of the bills could result in first-time offenders serving less time in prison while another seeks to clarify the amount of time toward release that inmates are credited for good behavior.

The legislation stemmed from recommendations by judges, attorneys and law enforcement officials who serve on the Louisiana Sentencing Commission.  Read more...

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