Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Jan 5, 2023 - In this report, we (1) provide background on California’s parole hearing process, (2) identify current aspects of the process that could disadvantage certain groups, and (3) recommend steps to promote greater equity in the parole hearing process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4658

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - BSCC has four main responsibilities: ( 1)  s etting standards for and inspecting local detention facilities, ( 2)  s etting standards for selection and training of local correctional staff, ( 3)  a dministering various state and federal grant programs related to recidivism reduction and prevention strategies, and ( 4)  a dministering the state ’s construction financing program for local detention facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371