The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Justice [Publication Details]

Feb 10, 2021 - This publication provides our analysis of the Governor's 2021-22 January budget proposals related to the support of forensic services and Department of Justice legal services for certain state agencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4354

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 19, 2025 - Ten regional laboratories provide services generally at no charge for local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies in 46 counties that do not have access to those services. BFS also assists the 12 counties and 8 cities that operate their own laboratories where BFS offers services their laboratories lack.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4972

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Justice [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2025 - The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Justice [Publication Details] Description: In this brief, we analyze the Governor’s budget proposals for the Department of Justice related to (1) the Bureau of Forensic Services and (2) firearm-related workload.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4972

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

Feb 23, 2026 - CDCR Uses Tele ‑Mental Health Services as a Supplement to On ‑Site Providers. To supplement the services offered to incarcerated patients when on ‑site providers are limited, CDCR uses tele ‑mental health which can replace an in ‑person visit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - While CDCR is not allowed to use tele ‑mental health services in inpatient settings, the Coleman court allows up to 50  percent of outpatient providers —those working with the CCCMS or EOP populations —to be remote.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2024-25 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 23, 2024 - Legal Services. Legal services generally refer to those programs and services which may provide legal advice and representation, in addition to legal information. Two key examples are the Shriver Program and the state Equal Access Fund (EAF) Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4848

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - DOJ also provides various services to local law enforcement agencies, including providing forensic services. Finally, DOJ manages various databases, including the statewide criminal history database.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

The 2021-22 Budget: Trial Court Operations Proposals

Feb 11, 2021 - The 2018 ‑ 19 b udget required Judicial Council conduct by November 2020 a cost ‑benefit analysis of self ‑help services that assessed the costs and benefits of each method by which self ‑help services are provided, including the impacts of such services on trial court operations, and how cost ‑effectiveness may vary across case types by delivery method.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4362

CalFacts 2024 [Publication Details]

Dec 2, 2024 - CalFacts presents a wide range of facts and trends about the state's economy, finances, and programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4942

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - Judicial Council maintains a list of modification projects and categorizes them into one of six priority categories (such as “immediately or potentially critical ” or “beyond rated life but serviceable ”).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113