Saturday, February 01, 2003

Dad of 4 freed ,
1,249 other drug prisoners see freedom

Besides release of first-time offenders, repeal of sentencing law will save Michigan $41M.(Detroit News) (Tax savings: The release of 1,250 inmates serving long sentences for drug offenses and the termination of probation for more than 3,000 others will save the state as much as $41 million. Inmates Annual upkeep Savings 1,250 $28,000 $35 million 3,218 $1,900 $6 million Source: Michigan Department of Corrections)

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