State Budget 2014-2015

Just in the nick of time, the CA Legislature has approved the 2014-2014 state budget.

The passed budget contains a few highlights pertinent to the criminal justice system, which can be found in the trailer bill, AB 1468:

• Persons with felony drug offenses will now be eligible for CalFRESH & CalWORKS; 
• The budget allocates $2 million for licenses/I.Ds for parolees; and,
• There will be a presumption of split sentencing for realigned offenders. 

The final budget bill, SB 852, can be seen here.