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41 County DAs Oppose State’s New Early Prison Release Rules

State Attorney General candidate Anne Marie Schubert wants to overturn new good conduct credits resulting in the early release of many thousands of California prison inmates. And, Schubert has an overwhelming majority of county district attorneys lined up behind her. Forty-one of the state’s 58 district attorneys formally petitioned Corrections Secretary...

California’s Early Prison Release Plan Sparks Outrage, Confusion

Changes made under California's voter-approved Proposition 57 began giving 76,000 inmates on Saturday a chance to exit state prison early. Many Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups have been calling for further releases or shorter sentences. Californians United for a Responsible Budget, for instance, has said that the state should close...

California’s Early Prison Release Plan Sparks Outrage, Confusion

Changes made under California's voter-approved Proposition 57 began giving 76,000 inmates on Saturday a chance to exit state prison early. Many Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups have been calling for further releases or shorter sentences. Californians United for a Responsible Budget, for instance, has said that the state should close...

Tulare County DA Opposes Early Release of Inmate With 11 DUI Convictions

Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward says that 53 people convicted of felonies in the county are expected to receive early release from state prison because of the COVID-19 pandemic. And, he's not happy about it. "Governor Newsom is quick to get in front of cameras to tell Californians to...

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