Bill requiring inmates to serve 85% of prison time draws spirited debate
A proposed bill to mandate that offenders serve at least 85% of their sentences, igniting significant debate over its potential impact on crime and public safety. Attorney General Drew Wrigley advocates for Senate Bill 2128, citing a need for accountability, especially for crimes against law enforcement. Both supporters and opponents shared lengthy testimonies, raising concerns about the fiscal implications and the effectiveness of such minimum sentencing laws. As discussions unfold, the question remains: will this approach enhance safety or burden the prison system?
Get the full story from April Baumgarten writing for Inforum.com. Get the bill details below.
SB 2128
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 12-44.1-01, 12-48.1-01, 12-48.1-02, 12-54.1-01, 12-54.1-03, 12.1-08-02, 12.1-17-01, 12.1-32-02.1, 12.1-32-09.1, and 39-10-71 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to transparent sentencing of criminal offenders, work release eligibility and conditions for criminal offenders, sentences for assaulting and fleeing from law enforcement officers, and sentences for preventing arrest; to provide a legislative management report; and to provide a penalty.
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