Alabama § 14-9-61 Legislative Findings

Alabama Statutes

§ 14-9-61 — Legislative Findings

Alabama § 14-9-61

Title 14Criminal Correctional and Detention Facilities

Ch. 9Deductions from Sentences

Art. 4Alabama Education Incentive Time Act

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Ala. Code § 14-9-61 (2026).

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The Legislature finds and declares that according to 2013 RAND Corporation research, offenders who participate in quality education programs are 43 percent less likely to return to prison within three years. The Legislature further finds and declares that providing this group of individuals with skills essential for post-release success is paramount, in that it will reduce recidivism and improve post-release transition for offenders.

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The Legislature finds and declares that according to 2013 RAND Corporation research, offenders who participate in quality education programs are 43 percent less likely to return to prison within three years. The Legislature further finds and declares that providing this group of individuals with skills essential for post-release success is paramount, in that it will reduce recidivism and improve post-release transition for offenders.