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March: 8 inmates in Jenkins County could finish their sentences

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The sentences of eight inmates in Jenkins County could be completed in March, releasing them from the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

These inmates have a maximum possible release date that falls in March. 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 March who served the longest amount of time was Benjamin Lamar Thigpen for Armed Robbery. Benjamin Lamar Thigpen 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 Jenkins County in March

NameOffenseSupervised Release DateHolding Facility
Charles Earnie ReedAggravated Stalking03/01/2023Jenkins Correctional Facility
Victor Venard PerryAggravated Assault03/02/2023Jenkins Correctional Facility
Luis Angel AlvarezTheft by Taking03/06/2023Jenkins Correctional Facility
Marcus Dion RiversCriminal Attempted Felony03/12/2023Jenkins Correctional Facility
Benjamin Lamar ThigpenArmed Robbery03/17/2023Jenkins Correctional Facility
Brent Allen HildebrandtBurglary in the First Degree03/20/2023Jenkins Correctional Facility
Belfonta DavisAggravated Assault of a Peace Officer03/28/2023Jenkins Correctional Facility
Brandon Lee OverturfSexual Exploitation of a Child03/30/2023Jenkins Correctional Facility

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