The 2017‑18 Budget: Implementation of Proposition 57

Apr 6, 2017 - In addition, with certain exceptions (such as for nonviolent second strikers and violent offenders) inmates who work as fire fighters (or have completed training to do so) are eligible to reduce their sentence by up to two-thirds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3648

Judicial Branch Actions Responding to COVID-19

May 6, 2020 - Local Emergency Orders and Other Actions. Individual trial courts have the authority to issue emergency orders or notices that change their operations. These actions do not require approval by the Chief Justice or Judicial Council, in contrast to those noted above that do require approval.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4227

The 2017‑18 Budget: Implementation of Proposition 57 [Publication Details]

Apr 6, 2017 - In November 2016, voters approved Proposition 57, which made various changes affecting the state’s adult and youth correctional systems. In this report, we first describe state law and practice prior to the implementation of Proposition 57 and provide a description of the provisions of the measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3648

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - As such, if the Legislature wishes to have substantively more reserves available when responding to downturns or other emergencies, we would recommend also changing the formulas that set aside funds each year to increase how much is saved.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

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

Jun 12, 2025 - Do the Benefits Outweigh the Costs? As the Legislature gathers answers to the above questions —such as through commissioning studies or engaging in dialogue with practitioners and stakeholders —some sense of the magnitude of benefits, costs and any unintended consequences should start to emerge.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5055

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 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - The state has two avenues available to do so: Constitutional Requirements. The administration ’s interpretation and assumptions result in large constitutionally required reserve deposits and debt repayments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - The state is permitted to use the fiscal relief funds: (1)  to respond to the public health emergency or negative economic impacts associated with the emergency; (2)  to support essential work; (3)  to backfill a reduction in revenue that has occurred since 2018 ‑19; or (4)  for water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

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

Oct 24, 2025 - (These totals —and those reported below —do not reflect a portion of the adjustments related to Control Sections 4.05 and 4.12 of the 2024-25 and 2025-26 budgets, which aimed to identify and implement efficiencies across nearly all state entities to produce ongoing budgetary savings.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5085