The CSAC Administration of Justice Policy Committee met on
Thursday, November 29,at the 124th CSAC
Annual Meeting in San Diego County. The agenda topics for
the meeting included: a discussion on the California Money Bail
Reform Act of 2017, a CSAC platform update presentation from CSAC
staff and a look at the 2019 legislative priorities.
The first panel focused on the California Money Bail Reform Act
of 2017. The committee heard from Shelley Curran, Director
of Criminal Justice Services with the Judicial Council. Ms.
Curran updated the committee members and audience on SB 10 and
its impending implementation.
Additionally, CSAC staff presented to the members and attendees
an overview of the Administration of Justice Policy Platform
recommended changes that were discussed approved by the
committee.
Lastly, CSAC staff also provided the committee members and
attendees with a brief overview of 2018 advocacy and outreach
efforts along with a preview of the upcoming 2019 legislative
session, which begins in less than a month. The following
priorities were discussed and approved by the committee:
Mental Health Diversion.
Bail Reform.
Trial Court Security.
Implementation of Domestic Violence Intervention Programs.
Juvenile Hall Repurposing.
The full Administration of Justice Policy Committee meeting
agenda packet and materials can be located
here.
