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Thanks to John Wirtala for informing the public of the Parole Board activities.
“They offer an inmate a parole board meeting before they are eligible. If the inmate isn’t aware of this when he shows up they flip them for a full year or two if they are exceptionally early. That way they can set the budget and count on that income for the next year or two.” Continue reading
Montana Criminal Justice Reform Network Priorities Survey…
Connections is gearing up for 2010 and we would like your opinions and input, as to what the priorities should be as we move forward. We look forward to your input and help in creating “positives changes” and a better, more efficient criminal justice system for MT. Thank you. Continue reading
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The Misdeeds of Prosecuters-
In a post this week on Reason Magazine’s website, Radley Balko writes about the cases of people from Massachusetts to Florida to Mississippi convicted of crimes they didn’t commit based in part on misconduct by prosecutors. Most of the prosecutors … Continue reading
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Equal Access to Justice for Poor-
The Legal Service Corporation (LSC) was established by Congress in 1974 to secure equal access to justice by providing civil legal assistance to low-income Americans. Today, LSC helps fund nearly 140 legal aid programs across the country in their efforts … Continue reading
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Set Free After 26 Years-
Dewey Bozella was freed today in Poughkeepsie, New York, after spending 26 years in prison for a murder evidence now shows he didn’t commit. Bozella was convicted in 1977 of the murder of a 92-year-old woman. He was denied parole … Continue reading
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