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Corrections

Death in Custody Reporting Act (DCRA) Data Collection

The Death in Custody Reporting Act requires states to report information regarding the death of any person who is either detained, under arrest, in the process of being arrested, en route to be incarcerated, or incarcerated.

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Corrections & Reentry

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