The 2017-18 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Criminal Justice Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 27, 2017 - In this post, we describe recent trends in state spending on criminal justice and provide an overview of the major changes in the Governor’s proposed budget for criminal justice programs in 2017-18. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3539

The 2013-14 Budget: Obtaining Federal Funds for Inmate Medical Care--A Status Report [Publication Details]

Feb 5, 2013 - Most recently, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the associated Low-Income Health Program (LIHP) created as part of the state's "Bridge to Reform Waiver" have expanded the number of inmates eligible for the state's Medicaid program (known as Medi-Cal) and have increased the total amount of reimbursements the state can receive.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2685

California's Criminal Justice System: A Primer (2013) [Publication Details]

Jan 17, 2013 - California's Criminal Justice System: A Primer (2013) [Publication Details] California's Criminal Justice System: A Primer (2013) Format: HTML Description: In recent years, the state has passed various laws altering the state's criminal justice system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2682

Improving State Programs for Crime Victims [Publication Details]

Apr 21, 2016 - Improving State Programs for Crime Victims [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3450

The 2017-18 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation [Publication Details]

Mar 1, 2017 - In addition, we assess and provide recommendations on three proposals related to inmate mental health care: a $250 million shift of inpatient psychiatric programs from the Department of State Hospitals to CDCR, an $11.4 million proposal to convert 74 existing outpatient mental health beds into inpatient psychiatric program beds, and a $112 million proposal to construct 100 additional Mental Health Crisis Beds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3595

The 2013-14 Budget: Maximizing Federal Reimbursement for Parolee Mental Health Care [Publication Details]

May 6, 2013 - If the state took these steps, we estimate it could achieve net General Fund savings of about $6 million in 2013-14 and $28 million annually upon full implementation in 2014-15 (assuming the state implements the Medi-Cal expansion).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2736

The 2012-13 Budget: State Should Consider Less Costly Alternatives to CDCR Blueprint [Publication Details]

May 16, 2012 - We find that the state could meet its facility requirements (including those for medical and mental health treatment) and specified population cap targets at much lower ongoing General Fund costs than proposed by the administration, potentially saving the state as much as a billion dollars over the next seven years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2632

Improving California’s Criminal Fine and Fee System [Publication Details]

Jan 5, 2016 - Second, we recommend increasing legislative control over the use of criminal fine and fee revenue to ensure that its uses are in line with legislative priorities by (1) requiring that most criminal fine and fee revenue be deposited in the state General Fund, (2) consolidating most fines and fees into a single, statewide charge, (3) evaluating the existing programs supported by
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3322

The 2016-17 Budget: Fiscal Impacts of Proposition 47 [Publication Details]

Feb 12, 2016 -
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3352

The 2013-14 Budget: Governor's Criminal Justice Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 15, 2013 - In this report, we review the Governor’s 2013-14 budget proposals for criminal justice programs, including the judicial branch, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Board of State and Community Corrections, and the Department of Justice.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2687