Criminal procedure: sentencing credits.

The California Constitution exclusively authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to grant prison inmates credits against their term of imprisonment for good behavior and completion of rehabilitative programs. Existing law authorizes a county sheriff or county director of corrections to grant county jail inmates credits against their term of imprisonment for good behavior and completion of work programs, as specified. Existing law classifies fentanyl as a schedule II controlled substance and prohibits the possession, transportation, and sale of fentanyl, as specified. This bill, subject to the passage and approval by the voters of a constitutional amendment, would prohibit the granting of credits to any inmate serving a sentence for a fentanyl-related offense, as specified. By potentially increasing the period of incarceration for certain county jail inmates, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.