May Revision Overview: Judicial & Criminal Justice

Major State Programs. The major state judicial and criminal justice programs include the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the Department of Justice, as well as the state court system. 2009-10 Budget. The 2009-10 Budget Act includes a total of $12.5 billion from the General Fund for judicial and criminal justice programs, which is about 14 percent of all General Fund spending. This amount—which includes support for operations, capital outlay, and debt service for related facilities—represents a decrease of about $727 million, or 6 percent, below the revised level of current-year spending for these programs....

SOP 16-4 Chapter Delegates Form

Use this form to record the correct list of Chapter Board of Directors. 

Physical Fitness Incentive Pay

Physical fitness incentive pay Annual Physician Certification. This form is to be delivered directly to the Personnel Office by the employee. 

Information Request (Dills Act)

Sample format for an information request

Information Request (California Public Records Act)

This letter is a request under the California Public Records Act, Government Code Section 6250, et seq. for copies of the following identified documents. As such, you must determine whether to comply with this request within 10 days of your receipt of this letter. If you deny this request, you must clearly state the reason for your denial and provide the names and titles or positions of each person responsible for the denial. (Government Code Section 6256.2)

CCPOA Grievance Form

STATE OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEE CONTRACT GRIEVANCE

Please refer to your bargaining unit's contract for specific information regarding employee grievance procedures and time frame requirements

CCPOA Grievance Appeal Form

This form demonstrates the suggested format for a grievance appeal.

CCPOA Chapter Minutes Form

This form is used to record chapter board meeting minutes.

CCPOA Statement of Finances Form

CCPOA Statement of Finances Form: Receipts and chapter meeting minutes must be attached for all requests for reimbursement. 

CCPOA Change of Address Form

New address? Use this form to update your mailing address so you don’t miss a Peacekeeper, or a ballot mailing, or other important information from the Association.

Informational: CDCR, Local Government Financing

LAO Compromise

• Results in an additional $112.1 million in General Fund... savings relative to Assembly version.
• Funds only programs that have demonstrated effectiveness at improving public safety.
• Recognized the availability of special funds to support programs.
• Eliminates programs that are primarily a local responsibility.

Pay Info for Military personal

TO: All Agencies/Campuses in the Uniform State Payroll System

FROM: Don Scheppmann, Chief

Personnel/Payroll Services Division

RE: MILITARY LEAVE PAYMENTS

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Review: Salinas Valley State Prison, Quadrennial

The purpose of this audit was to satisfy our statutory requirement to audit each warden one year after appointment and to audit each correctional institution at least once every four years. The report revealed that Warden Michael Evans has a reputation for integrity and professionalism, and he has gained many supporters among the employees at SVSP. Managers and staff members alike describe Evans as an effective administrator who provides strong leadership...

Are You Registered to Vote?

Source: California Secretary of State Voter Information

 There are a couple of different ways to register to vote in the State of California:  

#1 - ONLINE FORM

You can DOWNLOAD and PRINT a voter registration form online from the California Secretary of State's Website. You must fill it out, sign it and mail it directly to the county elections office - the address will be pre-printed on the form.

#2 - PICK-UP A FORM

If you are unable to print or would prefer to use a pre-printed form you can pick up a voter registration form at your county elections office, local library or any U.S. Post Office. You MUST fill out the form completely and your form must be postmarked or hand-delivered to your county elections office at least 15 days PRIOR to the election.

You may need to re-register to vote under the following circumstances:

• If you've moved and have a new permanent address.
• If you've changed your name.
• If you've changed your political party choice.

Important links to help with registration:

• California Voter Information - Deadlines, Forms, etc.
  
• National Voter Registration Card Online
  
• County Elections Information, Contacts and Locations
  
• US Post Office Location Finder
  
• "Know Your Voting Rights" Information Page
  

As a California voter, you should be aware that in some areas, local elections are held on dates that do not coincide with statewide election dates. The 15-day close of registration deadline for these local elections varies depending on the actual date of the election. If you need to know a deadline for a local election, contact your county elections office.

Vote By Mail Registration

Source: Vote by Mail Elections Information

Busy schedule? Worried about getting to the polls on time? Did you know that you registered voters may apply at any time for a vote-by-mail ballot for an upcoming election?

There is a printable (.pdf format) form available online via the California Secretary of State's Website. You can also utilize the application that comes via mail with your "Sample Ballot" that you receive from your county elections official prior to every election. If you don't want to wait or use the online form, you can write or visit your county elections official to apply.

You will need to submit a completed application or letter to your county elections official at least 7 days before the election. The application or letter must contain 1) your name and residence address listed on your registration card; 2) the address to which the vote-by-mail ballot should be sent (if different than your registered address); 3) the name and date of the election in which you would like to vote by mail; 4) the date; and 5) your signature.

Find the County Elections Office in your district/area.

Information on application deadlines to apply for vote-by-mail status in time for upcoming elections.

"Time Off to Vote" Notices and Information

Source: California Secretary of State Website

State law (California Elections Code Section 14001) requires employers to post a notice to employees advising them of provisions for taking paid leave for the purpose of voting in statewide elections. A sample of this notice, as well as a notice to employers regarding time off for voting has been produced by the Secretary of State's office. These notices are available below as a PDF downloads [LINK], which may be printed. Or, you may call the Elections Division at (916) 657-2166 to order posters of the notices.

Employers must post the employee notice 10 days before a statewide election. (Note: Statewide elections are regularly scheduled on the first Tuesday following the first Monday of March and November of even-numbered years. "Special" statewide elections may also be called but are not regularly scheduled. In general, a statewide election is defined as one in which all voters in the state have an opportunity to vote on at least one common race or issue.

The employee notice must be posted either in the workplace or where it can be seen by employees as they enter or exit their place of work.

Employees are eligible for paid time off for the purpose of voting only if they do not have sufficient time outside of working hours to vote. The intent of the law is to provide an opportunity to vote to workers who would not be able to do so because of their jobs.

Voting hours are from 7am to 8pm.

Employees can be given as much time as they need in order to vote, but only a maximum of two hours is paid.

Employers may require employees to give advance notice that they will need additional time off for voting.

Employers may require time off to be taken only at the beginning or end of the employee's shift.

CCPOA First Watch - Frontline News

Watch the October 26, 2009 edition of CCPOA's First Watch online video news for information about the importance of registering to vote and voting in the up-coming California elections.

Quotable Quotes from First Watch:

It's incredibly important that the governor who is elected is someone we can negotiate in good faith with, rely on their word and have respect for what our members do.

- Craig Brown, CCPOA Lobbyist

We need to make sure that when we elect our next governor that we elect someone that's interested in our input, is concerned about the concerns of our officers...

- Gavin McHugh, CCPOA Lobbyist

Our members being active and being involved, registering to vote and getting out and supporting the candidates that share mutual interests can't be underscored...

- Stephen Walker, CCPOA Chief Legislative Affairs

It is absolutely true that CCPOA Members make a difference...

- Richard Temple, CCPOA Political Consultant

Special Review: Youthful Offender Program at CCI, Tehachapi

This report presents the results of a special review performed by the Office of the Inspector General of the Youthful Offender Program at California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, California. The review, which was conducted at the request of Senator Gloria Romero, Chair of the Senate Select Committee on the California Correctional System, was prompted by the suicide of a 17-year-old inmate at the institution who was a participant in the Youthful Offender Program. Senator Romero requested that the Office of the Inspector General examine the operation of the Youthful Offender Program to identify any systemic problems. She also requested that the Office of the Inspector General investigate the specific circumstances surrounding the inmate's suicide. This report concerns the operation of the program and does not address the circumstances of the suicide. The results of that investigation are confidential and will be communicated in a separate letter.

Special Review: California Prison Health Care Receivership 2007-2008

Special Review of California Prison Health Care Receivership Corporation Use of State Funds for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 as conducted by David R. Shaw, Inspector General of the California Office of the Inspector General (OIG): Our review found that the receivership spent $51.2 million during the year for its operating costs and long-term capital assets purchased on behalf of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). This amount represents four percent of the $1.4 billion spent in fiscal year 2007-2008 to provide medical care to CDCR's adult inmate population. The largest expense category was capital assets, for which the receivership spent $28.7 million. In addition, the receivership spent $13.5 million on professional fees, $7.3 million on employee compensation and benefits, and $1.7 million on other expenses and travel...