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Allocations and Reimbursements to Trial Courts | Pretrial Release Funding and Allocation Methodology
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Summary
The Trial Court Budget Advisory Committee recommends approving the fiscal year 2023-24 pretrial release funding of $68.95 million General Fund for the trial courts. This allocation is in accordance with methodologies outlined in Assembly Bill 221, including minimum funding floors. Funding through the pretrial release program provides for the implementation and operation of ongoing court programs and practices that promote the safe, efficient, fair, and timely pretrial release of individuals booked into jail.
Recommendation
The Trial Court Budget Advisory Committee unanimously recommends approval of the recommendation that the Judicial Council approve fiscal year 2023-24 pretrial release allocations of $68.95 million General Fund for the trial courts in accordance with methodologies outlined in Assembly Bill 221 and including minimum funding floors.