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MS SB2638
Bill
AI Summary
- Removes the age restriction limiting Walnut Grove Correctional Facility housing to offenders 22 years old or younger
- Authorizes any state offender to be housed at the Walnut Grove Correctional Facility, which can hold a maximum of 1,500 offenders
- Maintains that the facility must operate as a maximum security facility and comply with American Correctional Association standards and all applicable constitutional and court requirements
- Clarifies that judges cannot order offenders to this facility; the Department of Corrections commissioner assigns newly sentenced offenders based on public safety considerations
- Takes effect July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Walnut Grove Correctional Facility; authorize any state offender to be housed at.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/3/2012
Full Bill Text
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