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Washtenaw County sheriff forgives more than $500k in prisoner debt, ending ‘absurd cycle’

Washtenaw County made a progressive move to erase debt accrued by inmates, making it easier to meet basic needs and succeed upon release. Last week, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office announced that it would forgive all outstanding jail debts from 2013-2020, which, according to a review of inmate debt, totals more than $509,000 and impacts […]

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