"Teenagers, even those who have committed terrible crimes, have a unique capacity for growth and change," Gov. Kate Brown said
The findings come as the governor seeks $126.6 million in the next fiscal year and $162.5 million annually thereafter to expand treatment
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A former jail administrator recounts lessons learned from a contraband crackdown – in particular, why screening the mail is so important
"If he is released early, he will continue to break the law," the DA's office wrote last year in a letter vehemently opposing parole
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“The law was on our side. Until this law was not," a family member said
Since 2016, parole boards have recommended five times that Leslie Van Houten be freed from prison
In addition to cutting down on jailing costs, the programs are almost entirely funded through offender user fees and grants
“It made me start the grieving process all over again knowing he was free and they are dead,” a family member said
"The bottom line is our hands are cuffed and we've got to get our hands un-cuffed so we can do our job," said Chief Steve Abbott
In his decision, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the assassination was "among the most notorious crimes in American history"
The AB Kiosk system can coordinate up to 30 alcohol screenings and check-ins per hour
The state's decision affects incapacitated inmates who are deemed to still need some sort of supervision
“These are pretty extraordinary cases that include sexual assault, rapes, murder,” said District Attorney John Wentworth
"We're doing everything we can to keep the streets safe and then a new law comes out and makes them less safe," said Sheriff Michael Filicetti
A jail call to his girlfriend after his arrest didn't help matters either
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