Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Jan 5, 2023 - The board also indicated that the attorney pay structure was problematic as it discouraged stipulations and waivers of parole hearings even if they were in a candidate ’s best interest. This is because attorneys received a relatively significant increase in compensation if a case proceeded to the hearing  stage.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4658

Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - This would open up a potentially large pool of new applicants who are interested in working for CDCR but would prefer not to move from their current location. Additionally, these applicants could be particularly motivated to apply given that CDCR pays more than many other out ‑of ‑state jurisdictions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2024-25 Budget: County Probation Grants to Support Temporary Increase in the Supervision Population

Feb 20, 2024 - In light of these concerns, the state has provided a series of one-time augmentations associated with Proposition  57 —totaling $121  million from 2017 ‑18 through 2023 ‑24 —to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) to distribute to probation departments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4849

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - The operation of local detention facilities is currently of particular interest to members of the Legislature in light of recent concerns raised around conditions of jails in California. In this report, we ( 1)  p rovide an overview of local detention facilities in California, ( 2)  a ssess the state ’s program for setting minimum facility standards and inspecting these facilities, and ( 3)  r ecommend steps to help ensure the success of the program going forward.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371

The 2023-24 Budget: Racial and Identity Profiling Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - Additionally, there has been significant public interest and analysis of such data. Since 2018, DOJ has received requests from various entities for data, including state and local agencies, media, academics and researchers, advocacy groups, and private individuals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4715

The 2026-27 Budget: Estimated State Savings From Proposition 47

Feb 23, 2026 - Proposition  47 further requires that monies in the SNSF be allocated as follows: (1)  65  percent to the Board of State and Community Corrections for mental health and substance use treatment, (2)  25  percent to the California Department of Education for school truancy and drop-out prevention, and (3)  10  percent to the California Victim Compensation Board for trauma recovery services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5108

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

Oct 24, 2025 - (Separate from the funding for DOJ, the budget provides $3  million on an ongoing basis from various special funds to the California Environmental Protection Agency, the California Air Resources Board, and the State Water Resources Board specifically for legal activities responding to environmental actions taken by the federal government.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5085

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

Feb 23, 2026 - This would open up a potentially large pool of new applicants who are interested in working for CDCR but would prefer not to move from their current location. Require CDCR Report on the Feasibility of Concentrating Mental Health Population in Prisons That Are Easier to Staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

The 2023-24 Budget: May Revision Proposals Related to the California Model and San Quentin State Prison

May 19, 2023 - Existing law requires CDCR to submit certain information on capital outlay projects —such as an estimate of annual operating costs —to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) at least 30 days prior to submitting project preliminary plans to the State Public Works Board (SPWB).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4771

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 9, 2024 - The Governor ’s 2024-25 budget proposes budget provisional language allowing DOF to authorize an additional, up to $100  million no-interest loan from the LDF to the General Fund subject to 30-day legislative notification.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4831