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A research article intended to understand how AB 109 has been implemented on a local level using county level research based on interviews and literary research. Interviews were conducted with probation department officials from 4 different counties to gain insight on PRCS and to understand non-incarceration strategies. Literary research was limited to brief research of overcrowding at county jails. Results of this research recommends that California incentivizes faster trials, adjust arrest and sentencing practices, establishes centralized, statutory of county best practices, increase use of programs that reduce recidivism, provide transitional services to all inmates, and ensure adequate staffing.

University of Southern California’s Price School of Public Policy conducts research to promote innovative solutions to critical issues facing society today.

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^{Keywords: AB 109, California, state research, day reporting, split sentencing, realignment, University of Southern California, N3, N3 offenders}