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Overview and Update on the Prison Receivership
November 8, 2023 - California’s prison medical system has been under direct management of a Receiver appointed by a federal court since 2006 because the state was found to be providing unconstitutional levels of care. In this brief, we provide an overview of the establishment of the Receivership, changes to prison medical care made by the Receiver, and the steps that the state needs to complete in order to exit the Receivership. We also raise some issues for legislative consideration related to the Receivership.
The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice
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October 16, 2023 - The 2023-24 budget provides $18.6 billion from the General Fund for judicial and criminal justice programs, including support for program operations and capital outlay projects. This is a decrease of $1.2 billion, or 6 percent, below the revised 2022-23 spending level. A large portion of this reduction is due to the expiration of limited-term funding provided in previous years.
Achieving the Goals of the SB 678 County Probation Grant Program
October 10, 2023 - In order to reduce admissions into state prison from people on county probation, the state enacted Chapter 608 of 2009 (SB 678, Leno) to establish the Community Corrections Performance Incentive grant program, commonly referred to as the SB 678 grant program. This report provides (1) background on the program—discussing its goals, funding formula, and modifications; (2) an assessment of the program; and (3) recommended steps to better achieve the goals of the program.
MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)
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September 7, 2023 - We reviewed the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections). This review is pursuant to Section 19829.5 of the Government Code.
Overview of Criminal Fine and Fee System and Notable Related Actions
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June 23, 2023 - Presented to: Committee on Revision of the Penal Code
The 2023-24 Budget: May Revision Proposals Related to the California Model and San Quentin State Prison
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May 19, 2023 - In this post, we analyze the Governor’s May Revision proposals for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to undertake capital outlay projects at San Quentin State Prison (SQ) as a part of a broader effort to develop a more rehabilitative and health-focused model for California prisons, known as the “California Model.” Specifically, we describe the Governor’s proposals, discuss several concerns with the proposals, and provide recommendations to the Legislature.
Overview of State Funding Provided to Support Legal Assistance for Housing and Evictions
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April 27, 2023 - Presented to: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation
Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process
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April 20, 2023 - Presented to: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation
Overview of Juvenile Justice System and Education Services in Juvenile Facilities
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April 17, 2023 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on Public Safety
Wildfire-Related Alert Systems and Technology and the Wildfire Forecast and Threat Intelligence Integration Center
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March 28, 2023 - Presented to: Senate Committee on Governmental Organization
Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process
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March 27, 2023 - Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on Public Safety
Analysis of Proposed Additional Resources for DOJ Legal Workload
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March 16, 2023 - Presented to: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 On Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation
Analysis of Proposed Additional Resources for DOJ Legal Workload
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March 14, 2023 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration
Analysis of Proposed DNA Identification Fund Backfill
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March 14, 2023 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration
Governor’s Proposed Funding Increase for Department of Justice Firearm-Related Workload
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March 14, 2023 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration
Criminal Justice Staff
- Anita Lee
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- Courts, Department of Justice, Gambling
- Caitlin O'Neil
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- State Prisons, County Jails, Sentencing
- Jared Sippel
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- Emergency Services and Business Regulation
- Orlando Sanchez Zavala
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- Correctional Health Care, Rehabilitation Programs, Juvenile Justice, Community Corrections
- Drew Soderborg
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- Deputy Legislative Analyst: Public Safety and Business Regulation