Corrections: solitary confinement.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Department of Justice to conduct a comprehensive study of solitary confinement practices in California’s detention facilities. The study will collect detailed data on the use of solitary confinement, including the reasons for its use, the impact on individuals’ mental and physical health, and any incidents of self-harm or death. The Department of Justice will then report its findings to the Governor and the Legislature, with the goal of informing policy decisions about this practice.
Key provisions
- Requires a one-time study of solitary confinement practices in California detention facilities.
- Mandates the Department of Justice to collect detailed data on solitary confinement instances.
- Specifies data points to be collected, including reasons for confinement, demographics of individuals, and health outcomes.
- Requires detention facilities to report data to the Department of Justice.
- Requires the Department of Justice to provide monthly interim reports and a final report to the Governor and Legislature.
- Establishes a timeline for the study and report submission (by November 1, 2026).
- Provides for reimbursement to local agencies if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill creates state-mandated costs.
- The study will be completed by January 1, 2028, and then repealed.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated individuals
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