The 2015-16 Budget: Governor's Criminal Justice Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2015 - In the report we provide an analysis of the Governor's budget proposals for state criminal justice departments and programs, including for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the judicial branch, various local public safety programs, and the Department of Justice.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3181

The 2015-16 Budget: Implementation of Proposition 47 [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2015 - In this report, we describe the impact of Proposition 47 on state corrections, state courts, and the county criminal justice system, as well as the Governor’s budget proposals related to the proposition.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3175

The 2015-16 Budget: Improved Budgeting for the Department of State Hospitals [Publication Details]

Feb 9, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Improved Budgeting for the Department of State Hospitals [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/3168

Restructuring the Court-Ordered Debt Collection Process [Publication Details]

Nov 10, 2014 - As a result, the state has an interest in ensuring that such debt is collected in a cost-effective manner that maximizes the amount of revenue available to support these programs. Based on our review of the existing collections process for court-ordered debt, we believe that improvements can be made to help increase collections of such debt and the amount of revenue available for distribution to various state and local funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3151

The 2014-15 Budget: The Administration's Response to the Prison Overcrowding Order [Publication Details]

Feb 28, 2014 - The 2014-15 Budget: The Administration's Response to the Prison Overcrowding Order [Publication Details] The 2014-15 Budget: The Administration's Response to the Prison Overcrowding Order Format: HTML Description: In this report, we provide an analysis of the Governor's proposals to comply with the federal court order to reduce the state's prison population.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2960

The 2014-15 Budget: Governor's Criminal Justice Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2014 - In the report we provide an analysis of the Governor's budget proposals for state criminal justice programs, including the judicial branch, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), and various proposals related to local public safety.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2948

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 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

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