Bill > SB319

This bill requires the Department of Justice and Judicial Council to collect and publish detailed criminal justice statistics, focusing on convictions and judicial proceedings related to specific offenses like petty theft and drug possession. Starting January 1, 2026, the Department of Justice must publish monthly reports for each county that include the number of convictions for certain statutes, whether they are classified as misdemeanors or felonies, and information about prior convictions. Counties will be required to submit comprehensive financial data about sheriff, probation, and court activities, including state and federal fund allocations, expenditures, and unspent funds. Superior courts must also submit detailed metrics about individuals charged with these offenses, such as diversion program enrollment, demographic information, treatment services, and judicial review outcomes. The reports will be published on the respective agencies' websites beginning January 1, 2027, with the goal of providing transparent and detailed insights into criminal justice processes and resource allocation. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that implementing these requirements creates additional costs for local agencies, the state will provide reimbursement according to existing statutory procedures.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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