New initiative from Governor Jerry Brown could reform sentencing in California, cut prison terms
- Written by The Conversation Contributor
On January 27, California Governor Jerry Brown proposed a voter initiative to reform sentencing in the state.
The initiative seeks to reintroduce parole hearings and early releases. If it passes, nonviolent felons will come up for parole once they complete the basic term for their original offense.
Brown’s initiative is advertised as a...