A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - This lack of expertise in external oversight of detention facilities is concerning given that approval of the standards is one of the board ’s core functions and arguably more important duties given the standards ’ nexus to health, life, and safety.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371

Improving Parolee Substance Use Disorder Treatment Through Medi-Cal

Apr 14, 2021 - This process would be focused on certain inmates, including those who ( 1)  c urrently receive MAT, ( 2)  h ave a high medical need for SUDT as identified by medical staff using the NIDA Quick Screen and ASAM criteria, and/or ( 3)  h ave been convicted of crimes with a nexus to substance use disorder and who do not have an SUDT placement by the time they are within 90 days of release.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4411

Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Jan 5, 2023 - As a result, BPH is not permitted to base decisions solely on the heinousness of the crime, the opinions of victims, or public outcry—unless there is a clear nexus between those factors and candidates’ current dangerousness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4658

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - In addition to the proposals identified above, the Governor ’s budget includes numerous other proposals across a wide range of policy areas —such as education, workforce development, and transportation —to which the Governor draws a nexus to climate change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492