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Receive a presentation from the Solano County Probation Department to review the requirements outlined Senate Bill (SB) 823 regarding the closure of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), key dates and timeframes, and a profile of youth who have been committed to the facility between January 2018 through March 2020
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Probation Department recommends the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation outlining the requirements of SB 823 regarding the closure of DJJ, including a review of key dates and times for implementation, and a profile of youth who were committed to DJJ between the period of January 2018 through March 2020.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On September 30, 2020, Governor Newsom signed SB 823 which requires changes moving forward that will impact the County, Probation Department, and justice involved youth. Effective July 1, 2021, DJJ will no longer accept youth for commitments, and the State facilities will eventually close. Traditionally, youth are committed to DJJ due to their involvement in serious and/or violent delinquent crimes. The closure of DJJ means that these youth will be served locally, which will result in longer periods of detention in the Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF).
One of the requirements outlined in SB 823 includes establishing a subcommittee of members of the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC). The role of the subcommittee would be to develop a plan regarding programs, services, and supervision strategies for this population. The membership of the subcommittee is outlined in the legislation and includes the following: Chief Probation Officer (Chair); District Attorney Representative; Public Defender Representative; Social Services Representative; Mental Health Representative; Schools/Office of Education Representative; Cou...
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