To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Executive Office
Meeting Date: April 22, 2025
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Darcie Antle |
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707-463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Kelly Hansen |
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707-463-4441 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Ratification of Letter of Support for Senate Bill 678 (Leno, 2009) - Draft Trailer Bill Language
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Ratify letter of support for Senate Bill 678 (Leno, 2009) - draft trailer bill language.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board of Supervisors regularly issues support letters that align with the 2025 Legislative Platform. These letters advocate for adequate and ongoing federal and state funding, timely distribution of resources, increased local authority, and flexibility in administering and providing services.
Summary of Request:
Senate Bill 678 (Leno, 2009), also known as the California Community Corrections Performance Incentives Act of 2009, was enacted to reduce state prison overcrowding and save money from the state General Fund without compromising public safety. The law aims to decrease the number of individuals under felony supervision who are sent to state prison. It encourages county probation departments to adopt evidence-based supervision practices to achieve these objectives.
The program established a financial incentive structure based on reduced probation failure rates, resulting in millions of dollars in state savings and a shift towards rehabilitation-focused corrections. In the Governor's January budget for 2025-26, the Administration proposes updating the formula used to calculate these incentive payments. The goal is to enhance the performance-based nature of the funding and reduce variability compared to the previous methodology.
After consulting with the Department of Finance, the California Probation Officers' Association (CPOC) supports the proposed changes, which are expected to lead to a reduction of over $10 million in county allocations compared to the current framework. However, the revised formula aims to balance funding stability, through performance maintenance payments, with ongoing incentives for counties to reduce prison admissions.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not ratify letter of support and provide alternative direction.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: Community Corrections Performance Incentives Act (SB 678) | Judicial Branch of California <https://courts.ca.gov/programs-initiatives/criminal-justice-services/community-corrections-performance-incentives-act-sb>
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AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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