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Board of State and Community Corrections seeks authority to sue counties over unsuitable juvenile halls after Los Padrinos enforcement
Summary
The Board of State and Community Corrections asked the subcommittee to authorize trailer bill language allowing the board to bring legal action when it finds a county juvenile facility unsuitable; the request follows repeated unsuitability findings for Los Angeles County juvenile halls and a lawsuit from the county.
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) asked the Assembly Subcommittee on Public Safety to approve trailer‑bill language authorizing the board to file suit against counties when the board finds local juvenile detention facilities unsuitable.
Board Executive Director Aaron McGuire and BSCC staff briefed the committee on long‑running inspections and reinspections of Los Angeles County juvenile facilities. The BSCC said two county juvenile halls — Central Juvenile Hall and Barry…
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