Arkansas corrections board approves parole, probation plan

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(AP) – The Arkansas Board of Corrections has approved a new
plan on where to send some parole and probation violators under a law passed
this year by the Legislature.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the proposal was pushed through
Monday by board chairman Benny Magness with input from the Arkansas Community of
Correction and the Department of Correction.

The Legislature passed a law this year that aims to divert certain offenders
from prison in an attempt to reduce overcrowding.

But despite those efforts Magness says the inmate population will continue to
grow.

The board’s plan states parole violators considered to be a “threat to the
community” would be sent to prison and wouldn’t be eligible to participate in
correction programs. It also says probation and parole violators with medical
issues will be housed by the Department of Correction.

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