Early Release

Officials say the goal of the new rules is to reward inmates who better themselves, including violent offenders

The settlement calls for the release of low- to medium-risk inmates who are within nine months of their release date

If the plan is adopted, the court could release anybody who's spent more than six months behind bars for second, third or fourth degree charges

About another 1,000 inmates nearing the end of their sentences will also be released early in the following weeks through January

Officials are releasing about 2,261 adults, more than the governor's office previously estimated, and 50 juveniles

A state appeals court took the unprecedented step of ordering at least half of the prison's 2,900 inmates transferred or released

It's unclear how many inmates would be released as a result of the order, but it could be in the hundreds

Florida Department of Corrections spokeswoman Michelle Glady said "release dates have not been affected by the ongoing health emergency"

Court rulings, new state laws and policies on imprisonment, and changes in voters' attitudes have all contributed to the reduction

Prosecutors and victims' families have raised concerns about a lack of timely or sufficient notification of the release of violent offenders

With no plans to release youth offenders early, prison officials said they have been taking steps to limit the spread of COVID-19

Between March and June, more than 100,000 people were released from state and federal prisons

Between March and June, more than 100,000 people were released from state and federal prisons