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Thursday, September 19, 2024

March: 8 inmates in DeKalb County could finish their sentences

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The sentences of eight inmates in DeKalb 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 Misty Dawn Harkins for Sale Methamphetamine. Misty Dawn Harkins spent more than 15 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 DeKalb County in March

NameOffenseSupervised Release DateHolding Facility
Bryan S. RowePossession Firearm Convicted Felony03/03/2023Dekalb County Jail
Shanterria StallingsArmed Robbery03/05/2023Metro Transitional Center
Misty Dawn HarkinsSale Methamphetamine03/10/2023Metro Transitional Center
Bart Eugene LeeAggravated Battery03/10/2023Dekalb County Jail
Givonni Sheree LucasObstruction of Law Enforcement Officer03/20/2023Metro Transitional Center
Karimah Aisha ElkinsTampering with Evidence03/27/2023Metro Transitional Center
Alexis WilcherAggravated Assault03/27/2023Dekalb County Jail
Sarina FieldsTerrorist Threats & Acts03/28/2023Metro Transitional Center

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