Support increased use of pre-trial alternatives to jail.
Position In Brief:
Support increasing the number of persons not jailed prior to trial by use of summons citations; support increased use of alternative sentencing such as community service, restitution, work release; favor expansion of alternatives to incarceration for non-dangerous offenders with drug/alcohol problems, mental illness, mental disabilities; if construction is necessary, support construction of minimum-security facilities only. All local facilities should meet minimum standards of prisoner classification.
Issues:
League to which this content belongs:
Metropolitan Columbus