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The Good, Bad And Ugly Of CA’s Prisoner Realignment

It's been two years since Sacramento legislators implemented the CA prison realignment, and jails are still struggling to adapt to "the new normal".

It all started after a federal lawsuit alleged that conditions in state prisons were so overcrowded that inmates basic constitutional rights were being violated.   Judges agreed, and ordered the corrections department trim populations to more than 137.5% of rated capacity.

Since opening the doors and letting criminals free just wasn't an option, elected officials reportedly came up with a different plan.  Pass the buck to county jails.

Some have called the plan a necessary evil.  Others have equated it …

By |November 12th, 2013|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on The Good, Bad And Ugly Of CA’s Prisoner Realignment
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Realignment Causing Some Women To Spend More Time In Jail

When elected officials passed the state's prisoner realignment plan, they thought they were solving a problem.  What they failed to realize was that shifting low level offenders to county jails was going to cause another.

At the current time, thousands of female offenders who would have been serving time in state prisons are being held in county jails.  Some of these detainees are serving time for white collar crimes, such as financial fraud.

Others have been convicted of non-violent non-serious offenses, such as property crimes and and lower level drug offenses.

County officials from throughout the state seem to be split when …

By |November 5th, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Realignment Causing Some Women To Spend More Time In Jail
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Tehama County Jail Eyes Expansion

The County Board of Supervisors is taking a look at a measure that would allow for a $22 million expansion of the Tehama County Jail.

Supporters of the program say it would help centralize the county's detention operations and would include a day reporting center in addition to more beds.   In order to move forward the county will need to undergo a state grant process.  If the monies are approved they could be awarded up to $20 million.

The remaining expense would be paid for through using $865,000 in in-kind donations and $400,000 in acquisition costs in order to gain access …

By |October 28th, 2013|News|Comments Off on Tehama County Jail Eyes Expansion
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Contra Costa Sheriff Looks To Expand Richmond Jail

A spokesperson for the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department has confirmed the county is seeking $80 million in state funding which would allow them to expand the Richmond.

If approved, the grant would increase the jail's square footage and will be used to construct a new wing.  Re-entry services would also be added.

Sheriff David Livingston told the County Board of Supervisors that the plan is all about maximizing public safety.   Being able to hold more inmates, he said, means safer streets and neighborhoods.  He's also hopeful to add programs focused on reducing recidivism rates.

Opponents of the plan feel that adding 240 …

By |October 26th, 2013|Contra Costa Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Contra Costa Sheriff Looks To Expand Richmond Jail
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    San Joaquin Jails Say It’s The State’s Fault That Parole Violaters Are Being Released

San Joaquin Jails Say It’s The State’s Fault That Parole Violaters Are Being Released

A spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Jail said it's Sacramento's fault that dozens of parole violators continue to be released from custody.  Traditionally, these men and woman would need to accept punishment for their crimes.

Now, they are receiving an essential slap on the wrist as they walk back out the door.

State officials say this is not their problem, but blames the county for now allowing parole agents enough time to sort through their paperwork.

Prior to the 2011 prisoner realignment, which shifted the responsibility of non-serious, non-violent, non-sexual offenders from state prisons to county jails, the state parole board …

By |October 25th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on San Joaquin Jails Say It’s The State’s Fault That Parole Violaters Are Being Released
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    US Supreme Court Will Not Hear California Prison Crowding Case

US Supreme Court Will Not Hear California Prison Crowding Case

California Gov. Jerry Brown may have thrown his final Hail Mary, but the US Supreme Court has said they have no intention of rehearing the California prison crowding case.

As it stands, state detention centers will need to release upward of 10,000 inmates before the year is thorough.  This, according to sources, is to ensure prisons are operating at no more than 140% of their rated capacity.

Legislators and law enforcement officials from throughout California are now scrambling to make it work. In 2011, the state shifted low-level, non-serious and non-sexual offenders from prisons to county jail.  It was a proverbial …

By |October 23rd, 2013|News|Comments Off on US Supreme Court Will Not Hear California Prison Crowding Case
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    CA Cracks Down On Sex Offenders Who Tamper With Their GPS Devices

CA Cracks Down On Sex Offenders Who Tamper With Their GPS Devices

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed strict legislation in hopes of protecting California residents from sexual predators.

Law enforcement officials have pointed out that removing or tampering with GPS monitoring devises is a crime.  Until now, though, this offense has largely been ignored.   Legislators wanted to make sure the practice would not continue.
The new law, which was sponsored by Sen. Ted Lieu, requires that these criminals spend the duration of their parole period behind bars.   They'll also be sentenced to an additional six months for the crime.

The bill was introduced after a Los Angeles-based newspaper reported a sharp spike in the …

By |October 22nd, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on CA Cracks Down On Sex Offenders Who Tamper With Their GPS Devices
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The Recession and America’s Prisons

In the United States, the incarceration rate is the highest in the world.

The recession has forced many prisons to tighten up their financial belts in order to save on costs. That means more prisoners being housed in tighter confines.

This can only have a negative impact. Additional funds are expected from the federal level in order to help improve conditions.

By |September 18th, 2013|Infographic|Comments Off on The Recession and America’s Prisons
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Can A Deal Be Reached To Reduce California Prison Overcrowding?

A source within the state legislature has confirmed that lawmakers have a plan to reduce over-crowed conditions within California's prisons.

As it stands, elected officials intend to request that the year-end deadline to trim an additional 10,000 inmates be extended.

Some believe the reduction could be safely reached through a variety of rehabilitation programs- but only if the state is (more…)

By |September 11th, 2013|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on Can A Deal Be Reached To Reduce California Prison Overcrowding?
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State Senate Rejects Plan To Send CA Prisoners To Private Facilities

Gov. Jerry Brown is still trying to figure out how to deal with the state's overcrowded prisoner population.

As it stands, California is under court order to trim an additional 9,600 detainees from its prisons before the end of the year.   Sheriffs departments from all over the state are calling this a bad and dangerous move.

The best of the worst have already had their sentences trimmed, they said, and releasing nearly 10,000 felons onto the street will have a huge impact on public safety.

Brown's most recent plan involved (more…)

By |September 2nd, 2013|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on State Senate Rejects Plan To Send CA Prisoners To Private Facilities
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