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Committee on Revision of the Penal Code

-- Last revised 10/20/24 --

History and Purpose
On January 1, 2020, a new policy-making body was created -- the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code.

The Committee was charged to study the California Penal Code and recommend statutory reforms to achieve the following improvements:

  1. Simplify and rationalize the substance of criminal law.
  2. Simplify and rationalize criminal procedures.
  3. Establish alternatives to incarceration that will aid in the rehabilitation of offenders.
  4. Improve the system of parole and probation.

Annually The Committee on Revision of the Penal Code releases an Annual Report to the Legislature. The report describes the Committee's work and recommendations for that year.