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SD 3327

Criminal Justice Reform Third Quarter 2025 Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Criminal Justice Reform Third Quarter 2025 Report SummaryThis proposed bill would require the state's Department of Criminal Justice to publish a quarterly report on the implementa

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Bill Summary · SD 3327

Criminal Justice Reform Third Quarter 2025 Report

Summary

This proposed bill would require the state's Department of Criminal Justice to publish a quarterly report on the implementation and impact of recent criminal justice reform legislation passed in 2024. The report would provide an update on the state's efforts to reduce incarceration rates, increase access to rehabilitative programs, and address racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

Key Provisions

  • Mandate a quarterly public report from the Department of Criminal Justice on the progress of criminal justice reform
  • Require the report to cover metrics such as:
    • Statewide and county-level incarceration rates
    • Participation in rehabilitation programs and recidivism rates
    • Racial demographic data for arrests, prosecutions, and sentencing
  • Direct the Department to analyze the impact of specific reform policies passed in 2024, including:
    • Expansion of diversion programs and alternatives to incarceration
    • Sentencing reforms for non-violent offenses
    • Increased funding for re-entry services and mental health/addiction treatment
  • Obligate the Department to solicit and include feedback from impacted communities, criminal justice advocates, and other stakeholders

Impact and Timeline

This bill aims to increase transparency and accountability around the implementation of the state's recent criminal justice reform efforts. By mandating regular public reporting, it would allow lawmakers, criminal justice experts, and the general public to closely monitor the reform process and its tangible effects.

The first quarterly report would be due 90 days after the bill's effective date. Subsequent reports would be published every three months thereafter. This data could inform future policy decisions and help ensure that reform goals, such as reducing incarceration and addressing racial disparities, are being achieved.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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