SB 973 Summary

• Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to administer a reentry program for parolees in the City of San Bernardino located at an existing adult day reporting center

• Program must conduct needs-based assessments of male and female parolees and develop individualized reentry plans identifying needed services

• Requires partnerships between parole agents and local law enforcement for parolee supervision, and with local community organizations to provide support services including transitional housing, job training, and substance abuse treatment

• Department must maintain statistical data on program effectiveness, including number of parolees served and recidivism rates, and provide information to the Legislature upon request

• Program operates within existing resources or through appropriated funds with no local mandate requirements