Prison Realignment

Riverside County accepts 735 parolees from state prisons

Riverside County has taken over control of 735 parolees since a state law went into effect Oct. 1 and shifted oversight of most felons to local counties.

It expects an additional 477 by April, Chief Probation Officer Alan Crogan said today.

He spoke during part of a town hall forum hosted by Assemblyman Brian Nestande and State Senator Bill Emmerson. It began at 3:30 p.m. in the Palm Desert City Council chambers...

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