“This is a momentous victory for the citizens of Georgia, considering that their state has more people on probation than any other in the country,” REFORM Alliance co-chairs Michael Rubin and Meek Mill told Complex in a statement. “We applaud the legislature’s commitment to addressing this matter and we’re thrilled that it will enable thousands of Georgians to leave probation and re-enter society in a safe and productive manner. We are proud of the role that the REFORM Alliance played in championing these important changes.”
REFORM also shared a picture of Kemp on Twitter signing the bill which will allow those who basically remain out of trouble to be released from probation.
“Thank you to @GovKemp and our coalition for helping us GIVE LIFE BACK to thousands of Georgians this week! @gajustice @ACUFforJustice @RestoreHER_US @FaithandFreedom @StricklandForGA @TylerPaulSmith”
Georgia’s criminal justice system is known for having long probation sentences and exorbitant fines and fees that probationers have to pay. Georgia’s probation term on average is 6.3 years compared to the national average of two.
