The 2011 Realignment of Adult Felony Populations: Results and Key Takeaways

Jun 30, 2026 - This type of analysis provides a better understanding of the effects of realignment before these other policy changes took  effect. State Implemented Other Major Criminal Justice Policy Changes After Realignment Proposition  47 (2014).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5191

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

Feb 23, 2026 - As such, our recommendations in this section build on our analysis from that report. Below, we discuss additional steps for legislative consideration that could help reduce vacancies among mental health providers and make progress towards improving mental health outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

Overview of Trial Court Construction and Facility Maintenance [Publication Details]

Feb 26, 2026 - Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5111

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - Depending on the findings of that analysis, the Receiver may propose pay increases, which would give the Legislature an opportunity to evaluate whether they are necessary at that time. Increasing Compensation Can Be a High ‑Cost Strategy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2026 - This brief provides our analysis of the Governor’s 2026-27 budget proposals related to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5137

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - Trial courts have a limited ability to keep and carry over any unspent funds (also known as “reserves ”) from one fiscal year to the next. Specifically, trial courts are only allowed to carry over funds equal to 3  percent of their operating budget from the prior fiscal year under current law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118