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Senator Elliott seeks outside study of Arkansas Department of Correction; DOC leadership cites audits and reforms
Summary
Senator Doris Elliott introduced a bipartisan bill to commission an outside study of the Arkansas Department of Correction; department and board leaders described multiple recent audits and reforms and urged clarity on scope and contracting before a study is ordered. No final committee vote occurred.
Senator Doris Elliott presented a bipartisan bill to commission an independent study and assessment of the Arkansas Department of Correction, saying the goal is objective oversight to identify strengths and areas for improvement rather than fault‑finding. Elliott said she had conferred with the governor and the department but pursued a legislative study after two years of conversations.
Wendy Kelly, director of the Arkansas Department of Correction, and Betty Magnus, chair of the Arkansas Board of Corrections, told…
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