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Sheriff Howard OK with release of prisoners

As of Thursday, 68 of the 571 people held in county jails are there because of technical violations of their parole.

While he has no authority to release people held in his jails, Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard said he has no objection to others using their powers to do so.

“As sheriff, it is not in my authority to grant the early release or to remove the bail requirements that have been set by the court,” Howard said in a video statement released Friday. “But I will not oppose any measures or directives of the judiciary or other agencies to release any inmates.”

In his video statement, Howard said he has encouraged the state Board of Parole to review cases under its jurisdiction.

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