The 2023-24 Budget: Racial and Identity Profiling Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - Given the state ’s interest in ensuring that law enforcement officers do not engage in racial and identity profiling and addressing it when they do, we recommend funding this mandate. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4715

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Because providers delivering tele ‑mental health services do not have to be physically present at a prison, this means that some of the concerns that accompany being on ‑site are addressed. For example, people working remotely likely do not face the same level of safety concerns that workers on site may experience when walking through a prison and interacting with various incarcerated people.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - Because providers delivering tele ‑mental health services do not have to be physically present at a prison, this means that some of the concerns that accompany being on ‑site are mitigated. For example, people working remotely likely do not face the same level of safety concerns, can have more privacy, and do not need to work in dilapidated facilities that may lack air conditioning.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2018-19 Budget: Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 27, 2018 - Inmates qualify for camps if CDCR has determined they ( 1)  c an be safely housed in a low ‑security environment, ( 2)  c an work outside a secure perimeter under relatively low supervision, and ( 3)  a re medically fit for conservation camp work.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3762

The California State Bar: Considerations for a Fee Increase

Jun 26, 2019 - Existing law allows active licensees to deduct $7 from this amount —$5 if they do not want to fund State Bar legislative activity and $2 if they do not want to fund elimination of bias programs in the legal profession and justice system. b Similar to the 2019 fee amount, $7 may be deducted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4080

Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Jan 5, 2023 - The Legislature could take various approaches to do so. For example, the Legislature could increase the standard that must be met—which is currently established through case law
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4658

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Justice Budget Proposals

Feb 23, 2023 - Authorizes DOJ to seek civil penalties for any violations and requires that any penalties, fees, and expenses recovered be deposited into the Consumer Privacy Fund, with the intent that they be used to fully offset c osts incurred by DOJ.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4701

Improving In-Prison Rehabilitation Programs

Dec 6, 2017 - This collective knowledge could help the committee ensure that it selects tools that ( 1)  c an effectively assess the inmate population and ( 2)  c an be implemented and used accurately. Prioritize Enrollment of Highest ‑Risk and Highest ‑Need Inmates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3720

Improving Parolee Substance Use Disorder Treatment Through Medi-Cal

Apr 14, 2021 - This process would be focused on certain inmates, including those who ( 1)  c urrently receive MAT, ( 2)  h ave a high medical need for SUDT as identified by medical staff using the NIDA Quick Screen and ASAM criteria, and/or ( 3)  h ave been convicted of crimes with a nexus to substance use disorder and who do not have an SUDT placement by the time they are within 90 days of release.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4411

The 2024-25 Budget: Juvenile Custodial Interrogation Mandate

May 28, 2024 - Should it become clear that there are not benefits of providing youths with legal counsel at this stage of the juvenile justice process —or that the benefits of doing so do not justify the costs —the Legislature could suspend the mandate at that time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4910