Alabama task force finalizes recidivism definition for future vote

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 477

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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A group seeking a formal definition for recidivism told the Alabama’s Joint Re-Entry Task Force Tuesday that they would stick with the same recommendation they made to the task force in June.

That defines recidivism as returning to the custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections “for commission of a new crime” within three years of being released for an earlier conviction.

“Every state uses that same definition,” said Cam Ward, director of the …

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