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1.3 years

The average time offenders released in 2009 spent in prison in South Dakota, reflecting the shortest prison stay among 35 states, according to a recent Pew report.

The average time offenders released in 2009 spent in prison in South Dakota, reflecting the shortest prison stay among 35 states, according to a recent Pew report.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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