The California State Bar: Assessment of Proposed Disciplinary Case Processing Standards

Jan 6, 2023 - As noted before, existing statute authorizes the Chief of OCTC to determine which cases are complex. …But Unclear Why Proposed Case Processing Standards for Cases Closed or Filed in Charging Do Not Incorporate Risk.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4655

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

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/Report/5137

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - Operated by County Chief Probation Officers. County juvenile justice systems —including juvenile facilities —are operated by county probation departments headed by chief probation officers. Chief probation officers are either appointed by the state trial court located in the county or by the county board of supervisors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371

The 2023-24 Budget: Increased Federal Authority For State Crisis Intervention Program

Feb 22, 2023 - BSCA requires SCIP funds to be allocated to states by a formula that is used for an existing federal grant program called the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. This formula allocates funding based on each state ’s share of the overall population and violent crime.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4697

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Oct 16, 2023 - Additionally, DOJ ’s Chief Information Security Officer will now report to the new General Counsel. Litigation Deposit Fund (LDF). The budget includes an up to $400  million no-interest loan from the LDF to the General Fund to help address the state ’s budget problem.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4805

Increasing Oversight of the State Litigation Deposit Fund

Jan 28, 2021 - DOJ Primarily Responsible for State Litigation Attorney General Designated as State ’s Chief Law Officer. The California Constitution designates the Attorney General as the state ’s chief law officer and specifies various duties for the Attorney General.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4322

Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Jan 5, 2023 - Decisions  are later reviewed by BPH ’s chief counsel for errors of law or fact. If the commissioners do not agree on a decision, cases are referred to a review by a majority of the board ’s 21  appointed  commissioners.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4658

The 2023-24 Budget: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 16, 2023 - This brief provides our analysis of the Governor’s 2023-24 budget proposals related to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4686