Parole: closed session.

California SB906 aims to change the rules around how parole hearings are conducted by allowing certain sessions to be closed to the public. This means that discussions about an inmate's parole could happen privately, rather than being open for public observation. The bill seeks to amend existing laws to facilitate this change.

Supporters of SB906 argue that closed sessions for parole hearings will create a safer environment for inmates and officials to discuss sensitive information. They believe that privacy can lead to more honest and open discussions about an inmate's rehabilitation and readiness for parole, ultimately benefiting the parole process.

Critics of SB906 contend that closing parole hearings to the public undermines transparency and accountability in the parole system. They argue that public oversight is essential to ensure fair treatment of inmates and to prevent potential abuses of power within the parole process.