Justice Reinvestment in Georgia: Sentencing Subcommittee, Third Presentation
This presentation to Georgia’s Sentencing Subcommittee focuses on the state’s recidivist sentencing law, sentencing trends, and recidivism outcomes.
September 7, 2016 | The Council of State Governments Justice Center
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