Improving California’s Prison Inmate Classification System

May 2, 2019 - In our view, the researchers should develop the methodology by ( 1)  u sing recent data and outcome variables that capture only misconduct that justifies additional security resources and/or ( 2)  u sing a methodology that gives weight to different types of misconduct based on severity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4023

State Corrections: Response to COVID-19

May 8, 2020 - U nder this guidance, inmates with influenza-like symptoms are to be tested to determine if they have influenza or COVID-19 —with priority given to symptomatic inmates who are 60 years old or older, have chronic medical conditions, or are immunocompromised.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4229

Improving Parolee Substance Use Disorder Treatment Through Medi-Cal

Apr 14, 2021 - Specifically, we recommend that the Legislature ( 1)  d irect CDCR to refer all parolees to medically appropriate SUDT, ( 2)  r equire STOP providers to provide parolees with Medi ‑Cal ‑funded SUDT, ( 3)  s tructure funding for parolee SUDT to streamline billing and reduce workload, and ( 4)  u se a portion of freed ‑up funding to ensure costs are not shifted to counties and nonreimbursable services for parolees are maintained.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4411

The 2019-20 Budget: Reorganization of the Division of Juvenile Justice

Apr 10, 2019 - Given the complexities of the issues involved in a government reorganization, the proposal could also result in u nintended consequences that merit consideration. In particular, as we discuss below, the proposed reorganization of DJJ could complicate coordination with CDCR and potentially disrupt existing services for youth offenders.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3998