Arkansas Seeing Fewer People Behind Bars
By: KARK 4 News
Updated: December 5, 2012
Arkansas, in line with a national trend, is experiencing an overall decline in the number of people behind bars.
In 2010, the Department of Correction says it was adding about 84 inmates every month, while in 2011, the overall prison population reduced by 95 inmates per month.
In 2012, the DOC lost 23 inmates per month.
They say the decrease is due to an increased use of probation and preplanning ahead of a massive prison reform bill.
In 2010, the Department of Correction says it was adding about 84 inmates every month, while in 2011, the overall prison population reduced by 95 inmates per month.
In 2012, the DOC lost 23 inmates per month.
They say the decrease is due to an increased use of probation and preplanning ahead of a massive prison reform bill.
