The Board of State and Community Corrections.

Existing law establishes the Board of State and Community Corrections and sets forth its powers and duties, including, but not limited to, collecting and maintaining information about correctional policies, practices, capacities, and needs within the adult and juvenile criminal justice system. Existing law prescribes various penalties for criminal offenses. Existing law generally regulates sentencing, including the consideration of mitigating factors and other criteria for purposes of sentencing. This bill would require the Board of State and Community Corrections to develop consistent data collection processes and perform analysis with regard to sentencing. The bill would require the board to establish a database for any sentencing-related data that is compiled by the board. The bill would require the board to recommend changes to the state's sentencing structure to the Governor and the Legislature. The bill would further require the board to publish a sentencing manual for guidance purposes. In implementing these provisions, the bill would require the board to consult with stakeholders and experts, as specified.