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The Release Valve: Parole in Maryland

In Maryland the cost of incarcerating one person for one year is approximately $33,310. Comparatively, the cost of paroling one person for one year is $1,422. Appropriately increasing the use of parole and probation can safely reduce prison and jail populations and their associated costs.

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Author(s)
Justice Policy Institute
Date
March 5 2009
State
Maryland
Full Title
The Release Valve: Parole in Maryland
Publisher
Justice Policy Institute

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