Bill > AB812

This bill aims to provide incarcerated firefighters with an opportunity to request recall and resentencing, recognizing their critical role in responding to wildfires and other emergencies. The bill modifies existing law to allow incarcerated firefighters who are participants in the California Conservation Camp program to request a court hearing for potential resentencing. Upon receiving such a request, the court must conduct a hearing to determine whether recall and resentencing would serve the interests of justice, taking into account factors such as the defendant's disciplinary record, rehabilitation efforts, age, time served, and reduced risk of future violence. The bill requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to develop regulations by July 1, 2026, for referring current and former conservation camp participants and institutional firehouse workers for resentencing. These regulations must allow referrals for eligible individuals with two or more years remaining on their sentences, prohibit exclusion based solely on parole hearing dates, and prevent minimum time served requirements from blocking resentencing consideration. The legislation highlights the extraordinary and dangerous work performed by incarcerated firefighters, who have been crucial in responding to major wildfires and emergency situations, and seeks to provide a pathway for potential sentence modification in recognition of their service.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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