A new court ruling makes more prisoners eligible for parole hearings, according to the Second Appellate District's recent decision. The ruling … [Read more...]
Some law enforcement and victim advocates oppose Proposition 57
Some police and victim advocates claim a recent court ruling could lead to the early release of many violent and sex offenders, reports the Times … [Read more...]
INMATES SPEAKS ON PROP. 57
A group of non-violent sex offenders is suing the California prison system for excluding them from potential parole under voter-approved Proposition … [Read more...]
CDCR ordered to rewrite regulations for Prop. 57
Sacramento County Superior Court judge Allen Sumner preliminarily ordered prison officials to rewrite the early parole regulations consistent with … [Read more...]
Court aids sex offenders seeking early parole
California’s latest attempted to regulate who qualifies for early parole consideration hit a snag when its Superior Court ruled that the state cannot … [Read more...]
How lifers get better parole board deal
For decades, lifers were rarely found suitable for parole. Now more than 20 percent are being paroled. Why? Thanks to changes at the legal, executive, … [Read more...]
Prop. 57 opens a door for juvenile offenders
With the passage of Proposition 57, Kid CAT will strive to build upon the positive changes in the law and community attitudes and rehabilitation … [Read more...]
California Top Officials’ Support Ballot Measures
California’s top officials revealed their support for November ballot measures, the Sacramento Bee reported. Governor Jerry Brown approves of … [Read more...]