Bill > AB812

This bill requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to develop regulations by July 1, 2027, to facilitate resentencing for incarcerated firefighters who have participated in the California Conservation Camp program or worked at institutional firehouses. The bill recognizes the critical role these incarcerated individuals play in emergency response, particularly in fighting wildfires, and aims to create a pathway for potential sentence reduction. The proposed regulations would allow referral for resentencing for eligible incarcerated persons with two or more years remaining on their sentence, prohibit excluding individuals based solely on parole hearing dates, and prevent imposing minimum time served requirements for resentencing consideration. The bill highlights the dangerous nature of firefighting work performed by incarcerated individuals, noting that multiple inmates have died while fighting fires, and emphasizes their essential contribution to California's emergency response efforts. By establishing these new guidelines, the bill seeks to provide a mechanism for recognizing and potentially rewarding the valuable service of incarcerated firefighters through the possibility of reduced sentences.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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