Without opposition, Missouri's Senate has voted to create non-prison alternatives for non-violent probation and parole violators. Bill sponsor Sen. Jack Goodman, R-Mt. Vermont, said he hopes that by changing the parole and probation system, the state can reduce the number of inmates in prison, as well as deter offenders from returning to crime, saving taxpayers' money.
Sen. Jack Goodman, R-Mount Vernon, sponsored the bill, which also establishes a joint legislative committee to look into the state's entire criminal code.
Sen. Jack Goodman, R-Mount Vernon, sponsored the bill, which also establishes a joint legislative committee to look into the state's entire criminal code.
The sponsor of the bill, Sen. Jack Goodman, R-Mt. Vermont, said he hopes the bill would reduce the number of offenders in prison, as well as deter offenders from returning to crime, thus saving taxpayers money.
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