Established through Senate Bill 678: California Community Corrections Incentive Act (2009), the CCP advises each county on the use of evidence-based practices in sentencing and probation. SB 678 created an incentive fund for counties to reduce the number of felony probationers sent to state prison, in favor of implementing evidence-based alternatives. The CCPEC is charged with the development of an annual plan to implement realignment. The plan should be submitted for consideration and approval by the Board of Supervisors.