About 150 San Bernardino County jail inmates serving time for parole violation will be released early beginning today through Wednesday because of jail overcrowding attributed to the state prisoner realignment policy, the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Realignment, which began on Oct. 1, sends to county jails criminals convicted of non-violent, non-sexual and non-serious offenses. They previously would have gone to state prison. It also means most types of parole violators are now sentenced to county jails rather than returning to state prison.
“Because of these dynamics, the county jail system is rapidly approaching capacity,” the statement said. The San Bernardino County jails have beds for about 6,100 inmates.
The parole violators to be released must have served at least half of their commitment time and have less than 30 days remaining in their commitment, the sheriff’s office said. Other factors will include the criminal history of the individual and the inmate’s conduct while in custody.
Those released will be under the supervision of state parole officers, the sheriff’s statement said.
Realignment, which began on Oct. 1, sends to county jails criminals convicted of non-violent, non-sexual and non-serious offenses. They previously would have gone to state prison. It also means most types of parole violators are now sentenced to county jails rather than returning to state prison.
“Because of these dynamics, the county jail system is rapidly approaching capacity,” the statement said. The San Bernardino County jails have beds for about 6,100 inmates.
The parole violators to be released must have served at least half of their commitment time and have less than 30 days remaining in their commitment, the sheriff’s office said. Other factors will include the criminal history of the individual and the inmate’s conduct while in custody.
Those released will be under the supervision of state parole officers, the sheriff’s statement said.
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