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

Feb 23, 2026 - We recommend the Legislature require CDCR to provide it with key information to inform its deliberations about whether the $91  million for separating employee leave cashout payments will be needed in 2029 ‑30 and ongoing.
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 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - It also directs DOJ require licensed firearms dealers charge a fee of up to $5 per check (not to exceed actual processing costs). This fee may be increased annually by up to $1, but may not exceed actual costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

The 2024-25 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 22, 2024 - As  shown in Figure  5 , the projected long ‑term decline in the prison population suggests that, after the proposed deactivations are completed, the state could have nearly 19,000 empty prison beds —comprising about one ‑fifth of the state ’s total prison capacity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4852

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 retention, 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 2021-22 Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Oct 6, 2021 - Judicial Branch The budget provides $5  billion for the judicial branch in 2021 ‑ 22 —an increase of $1.1  billion (26  percent) from the revised 2020 ‑21 level. This amount includes $2.9  billion from the General Fund and $499  million from the counties, with most of the remaining balance from fine, penalty, and court fee revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4460

Achieving the Goals of the SB 678 County Probation Grant Program [Publication Details]

Mar 13, 2025 - Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 On Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5016

Overview of Proposition 36 Fiscal Impacts and Selected Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 25, 2025 - Senate Committee on Public Safety and Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 On Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4981

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