The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - This looming insolvency of the DROS Special Account h as led to DOJ increasingly requesting General Fund resources to support firearm-related workload that can statutorily be supported by the special funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of Governor's Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 19, 2019 - Specifically, the administration should report on ( 1)  w ho would be eligible for the program, ( 2)  h ow many inmates are anticipated to need or want the service, ( 3)  h ow eligible and interested inmates would be prioritized, ( 4)  h ow the service would be delivered, and ( 5)  h ow the program would be evaluated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3940

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Oct 24, 2025 - OSPD is required to provide a preliminary report on the use of such funding by Marc h  1, 2026 and a final report by March  1, 2029. 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/5085

Improving California’s Prison Inmate Classification System

May 2, 2019 - Inmates who meet certain criteria, such as those who ( 1)  a re in the first 5 years of a sentence of 25 years or more to life, ( 2)  h ave a history of escape, or ( 3)  h ave committed a severe rule violation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4023

Retail Theft in California: Looking Back at a Decade of Change

Jun 12, 2025 - Shoplifting is defined as entering a commercial establishment during business hours wit h intent to steal $950 or less in merchandise. Burglary involves entering a house, store, vehicle, or other place with intent to steal, regardless of the dollar amount.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5055

The 2018-19 Budget: Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 27, 2018 - The precise fiscal effect of closing CRC in the short term is unknown and would depend primarily on ( 1)   h ow the court adjusts the prison population cap during the time that CRC is being shut down and ( 2)   h ow quickly the department is able to achieve operational savings at CRC as it reduces the prison ’s population.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3762

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

Improving In-Prison Rehabilitation Programs

Dec 6, 2017 - Such metrics could help illustrate ( 1)  h ow effectively the department uses state resources, ( 2)  w hether inmates complete programs consistent with their needs, and ( 3)  w hether the department should change how it operates its programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3720

Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Jan 5, 2023 - On the other h and, discretion allows decisions to be influenced by the idiosyncrasies, values, or conscious or unconscious biases of decision makers. This  creates the potential for decisions to be arbitrary or biased.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4658

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

Apr 10, 2019 - For example, arresting officers could choose to turn youths over to their guardians or refer them to county probation departments, which are primarily responsible for yout h in the criminal justice system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3998