Completing the Goals of Trial Court Realignment [Publication Details]

Sep 28, 2011 - We believe that the Legislature should seek to eliminate these barriers and provide the state with greater control and responsibility over trial courts. We recommend that the state assume true operational control over many critical aspects of trial court operations for which it already has financial responsibility, such as trial court employee classifications and benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2523

A Status Report: Reducing Prison Overcrowding in California [Publication Details]

Aug 5, 2011 - Supreme Court issued a ruling in a lawsuit against the state involving prison overcrowding. Specifically, the court upheld the ruling of a federal three–judge panel requiring the state to reduce overcrowding in its prisons to 137.5 percent of its “design capacity” within two years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2504

Overview of Adult Correctional Health Care Spending [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2010 - Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 4 On State Administration Hon. Mark DeSaulnier, Chair
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2237

Governor's 2010-11 Budget Proposal for Inmate Medical Care [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2010 - Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 4 On State Administration Hon. Mark DeSaulnier, Chair
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2239

The 2010-11 Budget: Prison Receivership Proposals Pose Significant Financial Risks [Publication Details]

Mar 16, 2010 - In this brief, we (1) provide a status report on the Receiver’s actions, (2) present an overview of state spending on inmate medical care, (3) analyze the various requests contained in the Governor’s budget for the Receiver, and (4) identify issues and recommendations for legislative consideration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2226

Reducing the Ward and Parolee Populations at the Division of Juvenile Facilities [Publication Details]

Mar 4, 2010 - Presented to: Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 4 On State Administration Hon. Mark DeSaulnier, Chair
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2215

The 2010-11 Budget: Automated Speed Enforcement Merits Authorization [Publication Details]

Jan 27, 2010 - This policy brief examines the Governor’s special session proposal to generate additional state revenues from penalties imposed on drivers who are caught speeding through the use of automated speed enforcement (ASE) systems.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2187

Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details]

Jan 26, 2010 - Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility Format: HTML Description: In his January budget, the Governor proposed a state constitutional amendment that would require reductions in spending on state corrections, with corresponding increases in spending for public universities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2186

The 2010-11 Budget: Assessing the Prison Population Reduction Proposal [Publication Details]

Jan 25, 2010 - Specifically, the Governor proposes to require that offenders who have no prior serious or violent offenses and are convicted of certain property and drug felony crimes serve a maximum sentence of one year and one day in county jail in lieu of a state prison sentence.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2184

Out-of-State Correctional Facility Program [Publication Details]

Jan 20, 2010 - Out-of-State Correctional Facility Program [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/2175