Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - If the state —working with the court —allowed tele ‑mental health providers to work outside of California, it could likely attract a much larger pool of qualified professionals. Moreover, California often pays mental health professionals more than other states.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

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

Feb 23, 2026 - Moreover, the department ’s actual costs in a given year are influenced by various factors —some of which are outside of its control, such as trends in prison admissions —making precise cost projection difficult.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137