The 2023-24 Budget: Sexual Assault Evidence Kits Testing Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - Evidence Tested at Various Laboratories. SAE and RADS kits may be tested in state, local, or private laboratories. The Department of Justice ’s Bureau of Forensic Services (BFS) provides criminal laboratory services —including DNA testing as well as SAE and RADS kits testing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4714

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

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

Feb 19, 2019 - The department measures inmate literacy and educational attainment by administering the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) to inmates. An inmate ’s score on the test indicates the grade level at which they are able to read and is used to help prioritize inmates for placement in education programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3940

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

Improving In-Prison Rehabilitation Programs

Dec 6, 2017 - (We note that the inmates required to attend basic education programs due to low literacy scores or SUDT programs due to substance use rules violations could continue to attend, as these programs have other goals in addition to recidivism reduction.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3720

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

Feb 22, 2024 - People housed in higher ‑security yards live in cells, while people housed in lower ‑security yards generally live in open dormitories. In some cases, people with the same security level must still be housed separately due to safety concerns.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4852

State Corrections: Response to COVID-19

May 8, 2020 - In addition, self-reported data indicate that 169 staff members tested positive for COVID-19 (166 prison staff members and 3 staff members at juvenile facilities). (Regularly up dated data can be found on CDCR ’s website .)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4229

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

The 2023-24 Budget: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 16, 2023 - People housed in higher ‑security yards live in cells, while people housed in lower ‑security yards generally live in open  dormitories. Health Care Treatment. Health care needs can affect which prisons people are housed in.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4686