March 27, 2010
Amid budget crisis, state makes parole easier
California's budget crisis and overcrowded prisons have led to a new reality for thousands of convicted felons: Parole is getting a lot easier - no more random drug tests, travel rules or requirements to check in with an officer.
Restrictions have been relaxed for nonviolent criminals like burglars, drug offenders and swindlers under a new law that aims to shrink the prison population by reducing the number of minor parole violations that send ex-cons back to prison.
In response to the changes, the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office on Friday released a new office-wide policy regarding new offenses committed by parolees...
LINK - DailyBulletin.com
