Bill > AB1483

This bill aims to reform the supervision and revocation process for people on probation, parole, mandatory supervision, and postrelease community supervision by significantly limiting the use of incarceration for technical violations. The bill prohibits arresting, detaining, or incarcerating someone for a technical violation (defined as any conduct that does not constitute a new misdemeanor or felony) unless a judge has first revoked their supervision after a formal petition. The bill introduces a presumption against confinement for technical violations and mandates that supervision agents first attempt to use supportive services and intermediate sanctions in the community. If confinement is deemed necessary, the bill strictly limits the duration: 7 days for the first revocation, 15 days for the second, and 30 days for the third or subsequent revocations. The bill also requires supervision agents to provide a written summary of alleged technical violations and mandates that, when possible, any required confinement be served on non-work days for employed individuals. By emphasizing rehabilitation and reducing unnecessary incarceration, the bill seeks to improve public safety outcomes, reduce recidivism, and more effectively support individuals under community supervision.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1483