CA SB990

Requires parolees to be released in their county of last legal residence, but allows out-of-county placement if it would be in the best interests of the public, including availability of work offers, educational/vocational training chosen by the inmate, family support, treatment programs, or housing options.

Mandates parolees be released to the county where verified postsecondary education, vocational training, work offer, family, outpatient treatment, or housing exists, unless evidence shows it would present a threat to public safety.

Requires parole agents to provide written responses within 14 days to requests for out-of-county travel permits or transfer of parole to another county, with written explanations if denied based on public safety concerns.

Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and probation officers to extend these provisions to individuals on postrelease community supervision, with legislative encouragement to do so.

Becomes operative January 1, 2024.