The report says inmate population growth is due largely because of lengthy prison sentences for low-risk drug offenders. ( Photo By: my_southborough via Flickr)
The Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform's report released Friday says Georgia would have to spend an additional $264 million to expand capacity for 60,000 inmates if current policies remain in place.
The report says inmate population growth is due largely because of lengthy prison sentences for low-risk drug offenders.
It says any savings achieved from the sentencing overhauls should be reinvested in programs, such as strategies to strengthen probation, which are aimed at reducing recidivism and improving public safety.
