In 2012, Missouri established an “earned compliance credits” policy that allows individuals to shorten their time on probation or parole by 30 days for every full calendar month that they comply with the conditions of their sentences. In an August, 2016, brief released by The…
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Happy Monday MJA supporters, we have had alot of progress in criminal justice reform with the numerous bills that were signed into law by Gov.Whitmer along with the bills advocated for by Lt.Gilchrist, rapper Meek Mill, and Reform Alliance for reform to Michigan’s probation and…
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We are sorry for the loss of life and recent turmoil in our country. As we at MJA work for changes to our criminal justice system, we want to continue working w/ law makers through the democratic process in 2021; we hope everyone can join…
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Senator Irwin Update We are excited to announce that last week (Thursday, Dec. 3rd) Senator Jeff Irwin released a package of four bills; SB1240, SB1241, SB1242 and SB1243. These four bills relate to Criminal Justice Reform including restoring Good Time Credits and would help bring…
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