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Q2: 8 inmates in Effingham County could be released from Georgia Department of Corrections

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The sentences of eight inmates in Effingham County could be completed in the second quarter of 2023, releasing them from the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

These inmates have a maximum possible release date that falls in the second quarter of 2023. 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 the second quarter of 2023 who served the longest amount of time was Leon Estalee Johnson for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. Leon Estalee Johnson spent more than 10 years incarcerated.

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

States 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 Being Released who Were Sentenced in Effingham County in Q2

NameOffenseSupervised Release DateHolding Facility
Darryl Wayne ManningPossession Firearm Convicted Felony04/06/2023Effingham County Prison
Michael Lynn AlstonDriving with Suspended License04/11/2023Effingham County Prison
Beau Garrett PentonPossession Methamphetamine04/19/2023Effingham County Prison
Chad Andre MatthewsRacketeering04/20/2023Effingham County Prison
Terry Glen PopeTheft by Shoplifting04/26/2023Effingham County Prison
Kenneth Paul Shields Jr.Theft by Receiving Stolen Property05/24/2023Effingham County Prison
Leon Estalee JohnsonPossession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine06/24/2023Effingham County Prison
Mark Francis BellinoAggravated Assault of a Peace Officer06/24/2023Effingham County Prison

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