PRCS is similar to parole in that they both involve the supervision of ex-prisoners. While PRCS involves community supervision, though, felons on parole are supervised on the state level. In 2011, California voters passed Assembly Bill 109 (AB 109), known as “realignment.” Prior to this statute, all felons released from prison were placed on parole. Now, those who have committed non-serious, nonviolent felonies are subject to PRCS and are supervised within his/her community.