Achieving the Goals of the SB 678 County Probation Grant Program [Publication Details]

Oct 10, 2023 - Achieving the Goals of the SB 678 County Probation Grant 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/4806

Assessing the Provision of Criminal Indigent Defense

Sep 22, 2022 - For example, counties (and their departments) may not define a case or track cases in the same manner. The magnitude of su ch data collection challenges differs by county based on how each county administers and conducts oversight of indigent defense services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4623

The 2023-24 Budget: Judicial Branch Budget Proposals

Feb 10, 2023 - For  example,  it  is  not  clear  in  which counties legal representation will be provided by qualified legal services projects versus county public defenders. Moreover, once implemented, operational processes may need to be adjusted to address unintended challenges that emerge.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4673

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Oct 17, 2019 - Such funds are remitted to the state by counties that collect more property tax than state law allows them to spend on education. The budget package also inc reases, as of June 30, 2020, the amount each trial court is able to retain as reserves from 1  percent to 3  percent of its prior-year operating budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4097

The 2017-18 Budget: Trial Courts and the County Office of Education General Fund Offset [Publication Details]

Feb 16, 2017 - The 2017-18 Budget: Trial Courts and the County Office of Education General Fund Offset [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/3567

The 2023-24 Budget: County Probation Grants to Support Temporary Increase in the Supervision Population [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: County Probation Grants to Support Temporary Increase in the Supervision Population [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/4703

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - To pay for this realigned workload, the state provides counties with a portion of annual state sales tax revenue, which has totaled around $ 1  b illion in recent years. Counties use a significant share of these funds to support jails.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371

The 2023-24 Budget: Sexual Assault Evidence Kits Testing Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - Additionally, 12 counties and 8 cities operate and fund their own laboratories and conduct such testing. ( We note that local agencies also contract with private or other governmental laboratories for services.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4714

Improving California’s Criminal Fine and Fee System

Jan 5, 2016 - The Legislature will want to consider whether to authorize additional sanctions and/or continue or modify existing sanctions (such as wage garnishments, tax liens, or holds on drivers ’ licenses). For example, under current law, collection programs can only direct the Department of Motor Vehicles to suspend the driver ’s license of an offender who fails to pay once .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3322

Improving Parolee Substance Use Disorder Treatment Through Medi-Cal

Apr 14, 2021 - Counties that opt into DMC ‑ODS also have the ability to propose county ‑specific rates that ensure they cover the costs of providing SUDT. This provides counties with greater flexibility to adjust their rates based on local costs —allowing counties in high cost areas to attract more providers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4411