Missouri Sheriffs’ Association-LOCAL CONTROL RELATING TO THE RELEASE OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS
The Missouri State Public Defender has asked the
Missouri Supreme Court to issue an order instructing
all local courts to release certain inmates without
essential input from local prosecutors and sheriffs.
The Missouri Sheriffs' Association and its members
oppose such broad sweeping release of offenders without
considerations for the nature of the offense, the
criminal history of the offender, the offender's record
of appearing in court when ordered to do so, whether
the offender is in custody for reoffending after an
initial offense, the offender's probability of
reoffending, and the safety of the victim.
The sheriffs of Missouri urge the Supreme Court to
trust local courts and sheriffs to make particularized
decisions considering each individual case during this
public health emergency.
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