LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas prosecutors say they’re backing Gov. Mike Beebe’s efforts to overhaul the state prison system after legislation was changed to address their concerns about the effect it would have on some violent and drug offenders.
The Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association on Friday said it had voted unanimously to back the legislation pending in the Senate to change the state’s sentencing and prison laws. The legislation is aimed at curbing Arkansas’ prison costs.
Prosecutors had initially complained about a provision in an early draft of the bill that would have made some violent offenders eligible for parole after 120 days in prison. That provision was removed, and a section reducing sentences for methamphetamine manufacturing also was changed to address prosecutors’ concerns.
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