AB 812
Recall and resentencing: incarcerated firefighters.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to allow incarcerated firefighters, particularly those participating in the California Conservation Camp program, to be considered for recall and resentencing. It requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to create regulations by July 1, 2027, to facilitate this process, focusing on individuals with two or more years remaining on their sentence. The legislation seeks to recognize the valuable contributions of these firefighters in combating wildfires and potentially reduce sentences based on rehabilitation and changed circumstances.
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