Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details]

Jan 26, 2010 - Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details] Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility Format: HTML Description: In his January budget, the Governor proposed a state constitutional amendment that would require reductions in spending on state corrections, with corresponding increases in spending for public universities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2186

Improving California’s Prison Inmate Classification System

May 2, 2019 - In contrast, inmates with a Maximum, Close, or Medium A designation must live and attend programs and work assignments within the main security perimeter of the prison. In addition, custody designation affects the amount of sentencing credits that some inmates earn.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4023

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - Since 2003, the share of Unit  6 members who are women has steadily declined. Specifically, whereas 21  percent of Unit  6 members were women in 2003, 17  percent of Unit  6 members were women in 2022.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

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

Feb 23, 2026 - If people in other states were allowed to provide tele ‑mental health services in California prisons, the state might be able to attract qualified candidates living in lower ‑cost ‑of ‑living areas with higher pay, while still allowing them to maintain their residency in other states.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2024-25 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 22, 2024 - (Women ’s yards are not classified into different security levels as they generally have similar levels of security.) People housed in higher ‑security yards live in cells, while people housed in lower ‑security yards generally live in open dormitories.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4852

The 2018-19 Budget: Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 27, 2018 - While in prison, certain inmates have the opportunity to serve as inmate firefighters as part of a hand crew and live in a conservation camp jointly operated by CDCR and CalFire (rather than remain in a prison facility).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3762

The 2017-18 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Mar 1, 2017 - Typically, these inmates can be treated in an outpatient setting, meaning they live in a prison housing unit and receive regular mental health treatment but do not require 24-hour care. However, under certain circumstances, some inmates may require more intensive inpatient treatment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3595

The 2017-18 Budget: Department of State Hospitals (DSH)

Feb 22, 2017 - In 2012, CDCR began providing inpatient psychiatric programs for certain inmates with the operation of a 45-bed facility for women at the California Institution for Women in Corona. In 2014, CDCR began operating a 40-bed inpatient program for condemned inmates at San Quentin State Prison in Marin County.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3578

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - If people in other states were allowed to provide tele ‑mental health services in California prisons, the state might be able to attract qualified candidates living in lower ‑cost ‑of ‑living areas with higher pay, while still allowing them to maintain their residency in other states.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

Improving Parolee Substance Use Disorder Treatment Through Medi-Cal

Apr 14, 2021 - The NIDA Quick Screen consists of a series of scored questions about prior substance use. The total points accrued indicate whether a treatment plan needs to be developed to address an inmate ’s  need.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4411