Corrections department must set rules to refer prison firefighters for resentencing
The corrections department must adopt rules for referring conservation camp firefighters, former camp firefighters still in custody, and prison firehouse workers for resentencing. The rules must allow referrals for people with two or more years left and bar minimum time-served requirements.
Who it affects
Incarcerated firefighters and the state corrections department
When
July 1, 2027 is a deadline set in the law.
- : Signed into law
- : Law took effect
- : Deadline: corrections department must adopt firefighter resentencing referral rules
Official text
California AB 812: Recall and resentencing: incarcerated firefighters.
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