On April 3, 2020 a special meeting was held by the California Judicial Council, the policymaking body that oversees California's vast state court system. The council agreed to use its emergency powers to help fight the spread of COVID-19 by temporarily eliminating bail for people arrested and c...
First, I hope this message finds you in good health. We have a new reality for the time being that is affecting every aspect of our daily lives. We are in the midst of a global pandemic caused by the spread of the COVID-19 Virus. As of March 4, 2020, California has been under a state of emergency...
California Senate Bill 889 is a plan to expand the state’s juvenile justice system to include offenders who are 18, 19, and 20. SB 889 plan is supported by the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) and several progressive youth justice advocate groups.