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'Absolutely irresponsible': Okies boosting criminal penalties but can't house inmates they've got

Oklahoma prison officials are calling out their Legislature for continuing to boost criminal penalties at a time when prisons are jam-packed and understaffed. Reports Tulsa World ("State corrections officer staffing historically low," April 16):Board [of Corrections] member Robert Rainey said the board's suggestions on ways to save money have not been accepted by lawmakers.He said lawmakers continue to increase prison sentences and criminalize activities at a time when the agency is taking cuts. That, he said, is "absolutely irresponsible."Rainey said lawmakers were invited to attend the meeting, but only one ? Republican Rep. Jason Nelson of Oklahoma City ? attended.The department has added about 700 new offenders since last April, Jones said...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on April 16, 2010 (boomark / email).