Offenders
3 Strikes Law Reformed, Fewer Harsh Sentences
California voters reined in the nation’s harshest three strikes law Tuesday with the passage of a ballot measure that allows for shorter sentences for some third-time offenders.
Calif. Inmate Realignment Puts Pressure On County Jails
The jails in Riverside County east of Los Angeles were finally catching up with the region’s rapid growth when state lawmakers passed legislation that assigned thousands of inmates who would have gone to prison to their local lock-ups instead.
Border Patrol To Target Repeat Immigration Offenders In Strategy Shift
Even with illegal immigration numbers plunging to 40-year lows, the U.S. Border Patrol is revamping its strategy.
Riverside County Jails At 99-Percent Capacity Amid State Realignment Plan
Riverside County jails are beginning to see the ugly side of California’s prison realignment program.
Report: Thousands Of Calif. Sex Offenders Living, Working With Foster Kids
A new report from the California state auditor shows as many as 1,000 sex offenders are either living or working in the state foster care system.
2 Inmates Still At Large Following Escape From Work Crew
Police are still trying to track down 2 prison inmates, who escaped from a work crew in North Hollywood Friday.
Hollywood Producer Wants Match.com To Ban Sex Offenders
Officials say they have already begun to cross-reference members with a national sex offender database, but the process may take months to implement.
Survey Finds Calif. Recidivism Rate Tops 50 Percent
States spend $52 billion a year to put people who break the law behind bars. But what happens to many ex-convicts after they get out of prison?
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