“Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order on State Prisons and Juvenile Facilities in Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak

November 4, 2020By 0 comment

Originally published by Office of Governor Gawin Newsom on 04/11/2020

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Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order directing the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Secretary to temporarily halt the intake and/or transfer of inmates and youth into the state’s 35 prisons and four youth correctional facilities. Those inmates and youth will remain in county custody for the next 30 days.

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California Chief Justice Issues Second Advisory on Emergency Relief Measures

November 2, 2020By 0 comment

Originally published by California Courts on 02/11/2020

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California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye issued new guidance to the state’s superior courts on Friday to mitigate some of the health risks to judicial officers, court staff, and court users during the COVID-19 pandemic.Key takeaways: -Lower bail amounts significantly for the duration of the coronavirus emergency – Consider a defendant’s existing health conditions, in setting conditions of custody for adult or juvenile defendants.

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