Corrections Headlines

Governor’s Revised Budget for Corrections

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is responsible for the incarceration of convicted felons, the supervision of these felons after their release on parole, and the provision of rehabilitative strategies designed to successfully reintegrate offenders into their communities.  The CDCR is responsible for providing safe and secure detention facilities and necessary support services to inmates, including food, clothing, academic instruction, and vocational training.

The May Revision includes total funding of $9.5 billion ($9.4 billion General Fund and $134.2 million other funds) for all programs included in this Agency...