Public Hearing: 9 a.m.

The National Perspective – Sentencing Policy Reforms
 

1. Kevin R. Reitz, Professor of Law, University of Minnesota and Reporter, The American Law Institute, Model Penal Code Revision Project

The American Law Institute Model Penal Code: Sentencing, 2003 Report submitted by Mr. Reitz
The American Law Institute Model Penal Code: Sentencing, 2006 Discussion Draft submitted by Mr. Reitz
2. Roger K. Warren, Scholar-in-Residence, Judicial Council of California, Administrative Office of the Courts and Project Director, National Sentencing Reform Project, National Center for State Courts

California Sentencing Reform – History, Challenges and Emerging Opportunities

 
3. Joshua Weinstein, Senior Attorney, Judicial Council of California, Administrative Office of the Courts, and staff to the Criminal Law Advisory Committee
4. Les Kleinberg, Special Assistant Attorney General, Legislative Affairs, Office of the Attorney General

 

 
5. Sharon J. English, Crime Victim Rights and Services Advisor

Statutory Rights of Victims and Witnesses submitted by Ms. English

Panel – State Organization
 

6. Gregory D. Totten, Ventura County District Attorney and Member of the Board of Directors, California District Attorneys Association
7. Mike Jimenez, President, California Correctional Peace Officers Association

Public comment will be taken at the end of the hearing.  All written testimony submitted electronically is linked to the witnesses' names above.
 
 

1. Business Meeting Minutes from April 27, 2006 and May 25, 2006
2. Project Selection / Schedule
3. Subcommittee Reports
4. Implementation Activity
5. Reports from the Bureau of State Audits