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(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Wednesday announced a proposal for a pilot program that would see some misdemeanor offenders spending time at the South Correctional Facility, or SCORE, as part of a plan to be more consistent in responding to misdemeanors. The pilot program is meant to be an alternative to jailing repeat offenders, which Harrell said is not meeting the moment. The program would include an interlocal agreement with the South Correctional Facility in Des Moines, including authorizing Seattle to use at least 20 beds the facility. Cost estimates range from $1.5…

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