-- Last revised 6/22/23 --

Meeting of the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code

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June 23, 2023 - 9:30 AM
Video Conferencing

June 23, 2023 - 9:30 AM

1. Selected Issues at the Intersection of Poverty and Criminal Law

   Overview and Panelist Materials
   Memorandum 2023-04 (6/16/23)
        Download PDF file: Memo

   First Supplement to Memorandum 2023-04 (06/20/23)
        Download PDF file: Memo

2. Presentation by Aili Malm, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, CSULB

3. Discussion Panel 1: Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) and Related Matters
   • Erica Shehane, Director for LEAD, Office of Diversion and Reentry, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services

   • Capt. Geoffrey Deedrick, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

   • Brendan Cox, Director of Policing Strategies, LEAD National Support Bureau

   • Doug Haubert, Long Beach City Prosecutor

4. Presentation by Andrea Brayboy, Chief, CalFresh and Nutrition Branch, CA Department of Social Services, and Kimberly Brauer, Section Chief, CA Department of Social Services Data Stewardship and Integrity Bureau

5. Discussion Panel 2: Welfare Fraud and Related Matters
   • Jeff Chorney, Deputy Public Defender, Alameda County

   • Kamaria Henry, Managing Deputy District Attorney, Riverside County

   • Antionette Dozier, Senior Attorney, Western Center on Law and Poverty

   • John Martire, President, California Welfare Fraud Investigators Association

6. Presentation by Anita Lee, Principal Fiscal & Policy Analyst, CA Legislative Analyst’s Office

7. Presentation by Francine Byrne, Director of Criminal Justice Services, Judicial Council of California

8. Presentation by Washington State Representative Tarra Simmons

9. Discussion Panel 3: Fines, Fees, and Other Monetary Sanctions
   • Lisa Foster, Director, Fines and Fees Justice Center

   • Bryan Sykes, Associate Professor of Criminology, UCI

   • Leon Dixson, Managing Attorney & Acting Regional Counsel, Legal Services of Northern California

10. Administrative Matters

    Report of the Chair

    Draft Minutes of March 2023 Meeting
    Memorandum 2023-05 (6/16/23)
         Download PDF file: Memo

11. Staff Update on 2023 Crime Statistics

    Violent Crime Data for Early 2023
    Memorandum 2023-03 (5/24/23)
         Download PDF file: Memo

12. New Business

    The Committee will consider matters presented earlier in the meeting.

13. Ongoing Business

    Updates on Ongoing Business
    Memorandum 2023-06 (6/16/23)
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14. General Public Comment

    The public may address the Committee. The Chair may set reasonable limits on the time allowed for each person or group to speak.