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Summary of Valley Interfaith Project (VIP) Leader's Meeting on January 25, 2019

JUSTICE REFORM

There have been 9 bills submitted already during the 2019 legislative session.

HB2270

It is important to contact our state representatives to let them know we approve of this bill which will allow prisoners to earn early release credit.

Not So Dangerous Crime - If prisoner serves 1 day can earn 1 day of earlier release

More Dangerous Crime - If prisoner serves 3 days can earn 1 day of earlier release

Very Dangerous Crime or Crime with Children - if prisoner serves 6 days can earn 1 day of earlier release

All must exhibit good behavior and must attend classes such as Anger Management, Cultural Diversity, Job Training, etc.

The earlier release must be subject to approval of the court system.

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