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Project Reentry: The 100% interest rate by Lorenzo Harrell
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Past Articles
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Doe v. Snyder: The US District Court Finds Certain Provisions of SORA Unconstitutional
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Modified Instructions for First Degree CSC Cases
Effective April 2015 -
Expungement Statute Broadened
Effective January 12, 2015 -
SADO Now Hiring Attorneys and Support Staff
Openings for two Assistant Defenders, one Paralegal and one General Clerk -
Michael L. Mittlestat Becomes SADO Deputy Director
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SADO Offers Guide to Commutation Process
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Brad Hall is the new MAACS Administrator
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SADO Publishes Sentencing Guidelines Manual Annotated
Popular Guide Updated and Available for Purchase Now -
SADO Hiring Special Assistant Defender
Two Year Position Available in Wrongful Conviction Unit -
MAACS Administrator Career Posting
Lansing-Based Position to Manage Statewide Roster
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