Easley gets inmate early-release measure
Friday, May 30th, 2008
By Staff
, Staff Writer
Legislation that could free up 160 beds in North Carolina's overburdened prison system cleared the legislature Thursday and awaits Gov. Mike Easley's signature.
Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand's bill allows for the early release of terminally ill, geriatric or seriously disabled inmates who have been determined not to be a threat to society. These are some of the most expensive inmates in the state's prisons because of their health care costs.
The legislation cleared the Senate on Thursday by a 44-1 vote. The House approved the legislation earlier this week.
The bill would allow inmates and their families to petition correction officials to be considered for release. (more…)
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