Data Source: Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections' demographic trend dashboard (for years 2012, 2016, 2019-2024); JFA Institute and Crime and Justice Institute, "HB10 Projected Costs and Impacts" (for projected average daily population, 2034). (Graph: Leah Wang, 2024)
This graph originally appeared in An Act of Regression: Louisiana takes a giant step backward in parole and sentencing reform.
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