California · Penal Code

PEN §8091: (a) From the amount of money appropriated for purposes of this chapter to the board, the board shall allocate block grants to counties or collaborations of counties that have passed a community correc

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This statute establishes the process for allocating state block grants to counties for community corrections programs, requires accurate accounting of funds, and mandates return of unexpended money to the board.

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(a) From the amount of money appropriated for purposes of this chapter to the board, the board shall allocate block grants to counties or collaborations of counties that have passed a community corrections resolution, have applied for funding, and have complied with the administrative process as prescribed by the board. (b) Each county or collaboration of counties shall maintain a complete and accurate accounting of all funds received pursuant to this section. These funds shall be used only for community-based punishment programs as authorized by this chapter and shall be used only as permitted by the regulations and guidelines established by the board. (c) Unexpended funds provided to counties shall be returned to the board and may be reallocated by the board.

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