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Advocates back parole-revocation reforms to reduce costly re‑incarceration for technical violations
Summary
Committee heard that most parole revocations stem from non‑criminal 'technical' violations. Supporters urged passage of a bill to require notice and hearings rather than automatic warrants and re‑incarceration, arguing reforms would reduce prison admissions and improve reentry outcomes.
Advocates, public defenders and program staff urged changes to parole‑supervision and revocation processes, telling the committee that technical violations — failures to meet supervision conditions that are not new crimes — account for a large share of prison admissions.
Staff from the Committee for Public…
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