-- Last revised 07/22/2025 --

Meeting of the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code

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July 23, 2025 — 9:30 AM
Video Conferencing

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July 23, 2025 — 9:30 AM

1. California's Racial Justice Act and Related Matters

   Memorandum 2025-08 (2025-07-17)
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2. Presentation from Professor Steven Raphael on racial disparities in California's criminal justice system

3. Discussion Panel: Perspectives on the Racial Justice Act
   • Judge Richard Couzens (Ret.)

   • Lisa Romo, Office of the State Public Defender

   • Elizabeth Lashley-Haynes, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office

   • Simon O'Connell, Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office

4. Administrative Matters

   Report of the Chair and Legal Director

   Draft Minutes of May 2025 Meeting
   Memorandum 2025-09 (2025-07-17)
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5. Staff Update on Crime Statistics

   California Crime Data for 2024
   Memorandum 2025-11 (2025-07-22)
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6. New Business

   The Committee will consider matters presented earlier in the meeting.

7. Ongoing Business

   Updates on Staff Research and Preliminary Proposals: Gender Bias, Retroactivity, and 170.6 Disqualifications
   Memorandum 2025-10 (2025-07-17)
        Download PDF file: Memo

8. 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.