Early Release

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

The releases are set to occur on a "rolling basis" between now and the end of August, which will involve low-level offenders and older inmates

Currently, 871 inmates and 89 staff members have COVID-19; protesters asked for the end of transfers between prisons during the pandemic

Michael Conahan, 68, was sent home on a 30-day furlough that could lead to permanent home confinement for the remainder of his sentence

Inmates who have 180 days or fewer left to serve on their sentences will be eligible for expedited parole

Democratic lawmakers expressed concern that high-profile inmates were released despite not meeting all the criteria

Inmates banged on their windows as more than two dozen people called on judges to clear the prisons of inmates who have already served portions of their sentences