KEY COMPONENTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY REALIGNMENT ACT

  • Revised the definition of a felony to provide that certain offenses are punishable in county jail.

  • Transferred responsibility for post release supervision of lower-level offenders and non-high-risk sex offense.

  • Established that all persons released from prison on and after October 1, 2011 be subject to community supervision provided by a county agency (PRCS only).

  • Enhanced local custody and supervision tools.