The Board of State and Community Corrections provides services to county adult and juvenile systems through inspections of county jails and juvenile detention facilities, technical assistance on local issues, promulgation of regulations, training standards for local correctional staff, and the administration of a wide range of public safety, re-entry, violence reduction, and rehabilitative grants to state and local governments and community-based organizations.

BSCC News

Historical Timeline Los Angeles County Probation through April 14, 2026

April 15, 2026
Factual Background Findings of noncompliance and unsuitability at Los Angeles County’s juvenile detention facilities have been ongoing since June 2022.  The following is a summary of recent actions taken by the Board: May 23, 2023:  BSCC Board determined Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall was unsuitable to house youth due to nine violations of Title 15, […]

BSCC Releases $125 Million to Support Illicit Cannabis Enforcement

February 12, 2026
SACRAMENTO (February 12, 2026) – The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) released $125 million in grant funding to support local governments in their efforts to address the public health and safety impacts associated with the legalization of cannabis, as provided by Proposition 64. With this fourth cohort, statewide funding now totals nearly $250 […]

Notice of Public Hearing – Corrective Action Plan

January 30, 2026
SACRAMENTO (January 30, 2026) - The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) will hold a virtual public hearing in accordance with Government Code section 11346.8. During the public hearing, any interested person or his or her duly authorized representative may present statements, arguments, or contentions, orally or in writing, relevant to the proposed action […]

Go to the BSCC Newsroom

Quick Links

Board of State and Community Corrections

(916) 445-5073    |    Location   |   BSCC-Mail@bscc.ca.gov

bscc instagrambscc youtube sign up for bscc email lists
Link to the Governor of California's Website