California's prison population declined in 2009 for the third straight year as the number of state prisoners fell nationally for the first time in nearly four decades, according to a new survey from the Pew Center on the States.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
California's prison population falls for the third straight year
California's prison population falls for the third straight year: "The state had the greatest drop among the states, a survey finds, with a drop of 4,257 inmates. Among the factors: a federal court order to cut the prison population, and lawmakers trimming budgets.
California's prison population declined in 2009 for the third straight year as the number of state prisoners fell nationally for the first time in nearly four decades, according to a new survey from the Pew Center on the States.
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California's prison population declined in 2009 for the third straight year as the number of state prisoners fell nationally for the first time in nearly four decades, according to a new survey from the Pew Center on the States.
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