Georgia runs the nation’s largest felony probation system — 191,000 people — with stark racial disparities and costs 27.7x higher than community supervision alternatives.
Georgia runs the nation’s largest felony probation system at 191,000 people. Incarceration costs 27.7x more than supervision. SB 105 could save $34M annually.
Georgia has 191,000 people on felony probation — the most in the nation. Black Georgians are at least 2x more likely to be on probation. Here’s what families need to know.