In 2023, nearly one-third of inmates in the Washington Department of Corrections were released after their scheduled release dates. Such delays hinder inmates' ability to make arrangements for housing, transportation, employment, and informing their families. Releasing inmates late is not only expensive but may also increase the likelihood of reoffending. It is crucial for the penal and justice systems to develop and implement a reliable method of informing inmates about their release dates and to support them in planning their reintegration into society.

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