Report 2021-113 Recommendation Responses
Report 2021-113: Batterer Intervention Programs: State Guidance and Oversight Are Needed to Effectively Reduce Domestic Violence (Release Date: October 2022)
Recommendation for Legislative Action
To ensure that all courts and program providers use a consistent approach to fee waivers and fee scales, the Legislature should define indigence and ability to pay as they pertain to California Penal Code section 1203.097. It should also expressly prohibit probation departments and program providers from authorizing fee waivers.
Description of Legislative Action
As of April 14, 2023, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: April 2023
California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: No Action Taken
Description of Legislative Action
The Legislature did not take action during the 2021-2022 Legislative Session to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: January 2023