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Research at the University of Michigan indicates a key driver of the high incarceration rates is someone on parole being returned to prison — not for an…
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The state Department of Corrections says Michigan taxpayers spend millions of dollars on healthcare for terminally ill and medically fragile inmates. The…
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Michigan is on its way toward sweeping changes in its criminal justice system. The state House passed a large package of legislation Wednesday. The bills…
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Tonight at 8 p.m., Detroit Public Television will debut a new documentary focused on the high rate of imprisonment in the U.S. and Michigan.It's entitled…
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Supporters of overhauling Michigan’s parole system are pushing back against Attorney General Bill Schuette’s claims about the bill.Schuette says House…
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Michigan would release more inmates on parole under bills approved by the state House on Thursday.The legislation would guarantee release for many…
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How much does crime really cost? Millions of dollars per day and billions per year. The high cost has jail and prison administrators seeking ways to ease…
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Law enforcement groups and prisoner advocates alike are criticizing a bill meant to make it easier for some inmates to get out on parole.The goal of House…
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Gov. Rick Snyder outlined a public safety agenda on Monday that includes parole and sentencing reforms, job training for inmates, and more help finding a…
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A convicted killer will get a chance at a new sentence. In this case, one hour makes a big difference.Deandre Woolfolk was about an hour shy of his 18th…