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May: 11 inmates in Mitchell County could finish their sentences

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The sentences of 11 inmates in Mitchell County could be completed in May, releasing them from the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

These inmates have a maximum possible release date that falls in May. The State considers these dates as when the longest-running sentence with time served for a criminal is set to expire. The actual release date of those incarcerated in Georgia jails could happen earlier due to the inmate being granted clemency.

The inmate who could be released during May who served the longest amount of time was Terry Joe Higdon for Statutory Rape. Terry Joe Higdon spent more than 20 years incarcerated.

Georgia imprisons a higher percentage of its population than any other democracy in the world, locking up 968 per 100,000 people.

State’s spend between $25,000 and $30,000 on average annually on incarcerated individuals.

Georgia’s crime rate increased in recent years, leading to higher incarceration numbers and more taxpayer money spent on prisoners.

Accusations of mistreatment of inmates, riots, deadly assaults on inmates, attacks on correctional officers, and concerns about the poor physical condition of the facilities are a continual problem in Georgia.

Data irregularities can be caused by inmates transferring around the state, and being released earlier than their maximum possible release date. Further information about parole and pardons in Georgia can be found here.

Inmates are often transferred around the state of Georgia, which can create data irregularities.

Inmates Being Released who Were Sentenced in Mitchell County in May

NameOffenseSupervised Release DateHolding Facility
Marquis Antwon WeaverDriving under the Influence05/02/2023Mitchell County Prison
Justin Blake YorkInjury by Vehicle05/05/2023Autry State Prison
Vodie Nathaniel BellAggravated Battery05/10/2023Autry State Prison
Steven Allan DarbyPossession Methamphetamine05/15/2023Mitchell County Prison
Vernon Adolph Ingram IIIAggravated Child Molestation05/16/2023Autry State Prison
Stephen Lee DavisBurglary in the First Degree05/21/2023Autry State Prison
Terry Joe HigdonStatutory Rape05/23/2023Autry State Prison
Brian HenrySales/Distribution Cont Substance Public05/27/2023Autry State Prison
Ernest MuckleTheft by Receiving Stolen Property05/29/2023Autry State Prison
Douglas LewisDriving with Improper Vehicle Registration05/29/2023Mitchell County Prison
Paul Robert BlakeTheft by Shoplifting05/30/2023Autry State Prison

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