Sentencing Commission warns Kansas could need about 2,530 additional prison beds over 10 years
Scott Schultz, executive director of the Kansas Sentencing Commission, told the Senate Ways and Means Committee the Commission's 10'year model projects a 20.6% population increase (about 2,530 beds), explained the sentencing grids and proportionality comparisons, and described SB 123 substance treatment funding and plans for a comprehensive guidelines review.
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Scott Schultz, executive director of the Kansas Sentencing Commission, briefed the Senate Ways and Means Committee on sentencing grids, bed'space impacts, and the Commission's projection methodology.
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