Lawmakers Get a First Look at Draft Prison Reform Bill

Published February 22, 2013

Lawmakers get a first look at draft prison reform bill

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Reynolds said the state prison system has very good treatment programs, but noted, "The problem is, you don't have any substance abuse treatment programs for persons on probation or parole." • Improve accountability by requiring at least six months of …
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Topics to consider in the legislative session

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Moye and another veteran, Delegate Linda Sumner, R-Raleigh, along with two newcomers to the House — Delegates Karen Arvon, R-Raleigh, and Roy Cooper, R-Summers — want to see some positive movement in providing treatment to drug addicts. “It kind of …
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Judge: Sentence in firefighter's death stands

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Roberts' lawyer, John Carr, said his client has agreed to enter an intense in-house faith-based drug-treatment program when he gets out of prison. Prosecutors opposed Tuesday's motion, pointing out that Roberts will be eligible for parole in a year and …
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