The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - In addition, it proposes $47.6  million one ‑time General Fund for the continuation of the following construction projects: $18.1  million reappropriation of funds for the performance criteria phase of the New Fresno Courthouse project, which had been delayed due to an extended site selection process. $14.1  million for the construction phase of projects to build out two
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

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

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch [Publication Details]

Feb 11, 2026 - This brief provides an overview of the proposed funding for the judicial branch in 2026-27. It also analyzes the Governor’s budget proposals related to court construction and facility modification projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5113

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - Supreme Court issued a decision in the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen case that found laws requiring people provide “good cause ” to carry a concealed weapon to be unconstitutional.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - If, instead, the survey was based on the six counties where the most Unit  6 members work —the Counties of Kern, Kings, Riverside, Solano, Monterey, and Sacramento —the study would have included counties where more than 50  percent of Unit  6 members work.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Sep 26, 2022 - This amount includes $131.8  million for pre-construction activities for five new projects (Fresno, Los Angeles Santa Clarita, Plumas Quincy, San Luis Obispo, and Solano). It also includes $29.6 million to build out empty courtrooms in four counties (Kings, Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Sutter) to accommodate 5 of the 23 new judgeships included in the budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4625

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

Feb 23, 2026 - In  addition, as the Receiver becomes more familiar with CDCR operations and the mental health delivery system, the Receiver could identify new deficiencies and implement significant changes to address those.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - In these cases, solutions —such as constructing a new jail or implementing new staff recruitment practices —may take years to implement, require novel strategies, or require collaboration across multiple decision ‑makers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - This would open up a potentially large pool of new applicants who are interested in working for CDCR but would prefer not to move from their current location. Additionally, these applicants could be particularly motivated to apply given that CDCR pays more than many other out ‑of ‑state jurisdictions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

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

Oct 24, 2025 - The remaining funding supports the development of a new connection to Department of Motor Vehicle databases, implementation of new requirements related to the sealing of juvenile records, and the continuation of a technology project to manage gambling licensing workl oad.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5085