Administration of Justice

Policy Issues

The Administration of Justice (AOJ) Policy Committee is responsible for overseeing state and federal policies related to California’s justice system and public safety. The committee ensures the effective management of these areas to support county operations.

Policy Committee Leadership

. . .

Bruno Sabatier

Chair

Supervisor, Lake County

Cassandra James

Vice Chair

Supervisor, Solano County

Ray Mueller

Vice Chair

Supervisor, San Mateo County

CSAC Staff

Ryan Morimune

Senior Legislative Advocate

Michaela Stone

Legislative Analyst

Areas of Responsibility

The committee has specific oversight over all county functions connected to the civil and criminal justice system, including the following:

Juvenile Justice

Local Law Enforcement

Adult and Juvenile Detention

Courts

Grand Juries

All county functions connected to the civil and criminal justice systems

Ongoing Issues

2025 Annual Meeting Materials: CSAC Legislative Affairs

Juvenile Justice

Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) Growth Cap and Penalty Program

California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal Justice-Involved Initiative (CalAIM JI)

Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)

Ongoing Issues Details

Relevant News and Resources

DHCS recently released the first impact report on California’s Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative

Ryan Morimune, Brendan McCarthy, Michaela Stone, Danielle Bradley

April 9, 2026

DHCS recently released the first impact report on California’s Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative. The report highlights statewide progress in launching pre-release services, cross-agency collaboration,

News

Register Now: Aligning Health and Safety: In-Person Team Training

Ryan Morimune, Michaela Stone

March 26, 2026

Counties are encouraged to register today to attend the Council of State Governments’ (CSG) Aligning Health and