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.