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April 6th, 2022 || Criminal Justice, Ethics, Justice System, Law Enforcement, Legal, News and Public Affairs, State Government.

Sarasota Clergy want to create a new adult citation program

Often when people get arrested for minor offenses that arrest stays with them forever. Sarasota religious leaders are seeking alternatives. 

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