Sentencing Reform

March 24, 2011
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A group of Arizona attorneys wants to reform Arizona’s sentencing laws. It’s believed there are better, more cost effective ways to deal with non-violent offenders than keeping them in prison. Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery explains why he believes changes are not needed.

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