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Criminal Justice

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does the state spend on criminal justice and court programs?
  • How much crime is there in California?
  • How much do crime rates vary across California counties?
  • How many adults are in California’s state and county correctional systems and how has this changed over time?
  • How much does it cost to incarcerate a person?
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  • How many juveniles are arrested each year?
  • How often do people released from prison reoffend?
  • What are some significant changes in law to the criminal justice and judiciary systems?
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