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Panel approves change to recidivism measure, shifts calculation to Statistical Analysis Center
Summary
The Senate Judiciary committee heard testimony from the Crime Research Group and voted 5–0 to report a bill revising recidivism measurement (H410), replacing the term "clock" with a clearer recidivism calculation/measurement period and moving calculation responsibility to the Statistical Analysis Center, with a small appropriation noted.
The Senate Judiciary committee advanced a bill to revise the state’s recidivism measure and move responsibility for its calculation from the Department of Corrections to the Statistical Analysis Center.
Monica of the Crime Research Group, introduced to the committee on the record, told members the current statutory measure (in title 28, as discussed) is not useful in practice and misses large groups of people involved in the justice system. She recommended simplifying the definition and shifting the administrative responsibility to the SAC to ensure more…
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