NCJ Number
142147
Date Published
1993
Length
46 pages
Annotation
These projections of institution, parole, and outpatient populations under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Corrections for fiscal years 1992-1993 through 1997-1998 are based upon the most current available data and existing law.
Abstract
Recent increases in prison population have been attributed to legislative changes, a rise in arrests and convictions, a trend toward State prison sentences, and increases in parole violator returns. The report compares the fall 1992 budget projection with actual spring 1993 population figures; the projection for December 31, 1992, was 779 higher than actual for that date. The actual and projected total felon new admissions to prison are based on admission rates, significant chaptered legislation and initiatives, the impact of the Inmate Work/Training Incentive Program, mean sentence and preconfinement credits, placement needs projections, and parole violators. Population projections for the next six fiscal years are tabulated. 21 tables and 7 figures