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March: 1 inmate sentenced in Cook County could be released from Georgia Department of Corrections

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The sentence of one inmate in Cook County could be completed in March, releasing them from the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Victoria Merritt has 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.

Victoria Merritt spent more than five years incarcerated for a Guard Line with Weapon/Drugs.

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.

Inmate Being Released who was Sentenced in Cook County in March

NameOffenseSupervised Release DateHolding Facility
Victoria MerrittGuard Line with Weapon/Drugs03/18/2023Cook County Jail

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