Report 2020-102 Recommendation Responses
Report 2020-102: Public Safety Realignment: Weak State and County Oversight Does Not Ensure That Funds Are Spent Effectively (Release Date: March 2021)
Recommendation for Legislative Action
To ensure that inmates serving lengthy terms in county jails have adequate educational and exercise opportunities, the Legislature should amend state law to limit the time inmates can spend in county jails to terms of no more than three years. In the event that the total sentence exceeds three years, its should require that the person serve the sentence in state prison.
Description of Legislative Action
As of March 25, 2022, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: March 2022
California State Auditor's Assessment of 1-Year Status: No Action Taken
Description of Legislative Action
As of September 25, 2021, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: September 2021
California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: No Action Taken
Description of Legislative Action
As of May 25, 2021, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: May 2021