Pretrial Pilot Program Leg Report, January 2020

The Judicial Council of California submitted a report to the Legislature detailing the implementation of the Pretrial Pilot Program, which was mandated by the Budget Act of 2019. This program allocated $75 million to fund projects in at least 10 courts to improve pretrial decision-making processes, including the implementation, operation, and evaluation of these projects. The report covers the initial implementation from August 2019 to December 2019, documenting the establishment of new projects in four counties and the expansion or enhancement of 12 existing projects, all aimed at fostering collaboration among courts and justice system partners.