The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - Of this estimated cost, the state would be responsible for around $4  billion (74  percent). (The remaining amount would generally be the responsibility of counties that share space in court  facilities.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

The 2025-26 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 12, 2025 - Specifically, trial courts within 4  percent of the statewide funding average would generally be required to take a reduction proportional to their share of overall trial court funding. Trial courts (excluding the state ’s smallest trial courts) more than 4  percent above the  statewide funding average would take additional reductions; while those more than
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4959

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

Feb 23, 2026 - Goal 4 Fully Implement a Suicide Prevention Program Selected Actions Establish implementation goals and plans to resolve outstanding suicide prevention recommendations. Complete transition of annual suicide reporting to CDCR.
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

The 2024-25 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 23, 2024 - Major judicial branch legal assistance programs include self-help centers (discussed in more detail below) located in each of the 58 trial courts. It also includes a statewide web portal to allow self-represented people to resea rch, complete, and file forms electronically, as well as to track their cases online.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4848

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - These five funds include: (1)  Dealers ’ Record of Sale (DROS) Special Account, (2)  Firearms Safety and Enforcement Special Fund, (3)  Firearm Safety Account, (4)  Ammunition Safety and Enforcement Special Fund, and (5)  Ammunition Vendors Special Account.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

The 2023-24 Budget: Judicial Branch Budget Proposals

Feb 10, 2023 - At minimum, such reports should include: (1)  the number of CARE Program petitions received and dismissed, (2)  the number of people admitted to the CARE Program, (3)  the number of court proceedings conducted and the amount of time needed for those hearings, (4)  the amount of judicial and staff time required to process cases, and (5)  the amount of time spent by legal counsel representing and working with CARE  clients.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4673

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - We found that (1)  most mental health classifications appear to be relatively well paid compared to the broader market even before recent bonuses, (2)  other non ‑compensation factors appear to influence vacancy rates, (3)  the mental health Receiver plans to reassess whether further changes in pay are necessary, (4)  various other efforts are underway to improve recruitment and
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

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

Oct 24, 2025 - This amount consists of $31.3  million for pre-construction activities for four projects (Butte Juvenile Hall, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, and Solano) and $5  million for construction for one project (Butte Juvenile Hall).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5085

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 19, 2025 - These five funds include: (1)  Dealers ’ Record of Sale (DROS) Special Account, (2)  Firearms Safety and Enforcement Special Fund, (3)  Firearm Safety Account, (4)  Ammunition Safety and Enforcement Special Fund, and (5)  Ammunition Vendors Special Account.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4972