Criminal
Feb. 26, 2025
Lawmakers, public defenders, prosecutors say criminal justice reforms need funds
During a tense legislative hearing, officials and legal experts debated the early effects of Proposition 36, which rolled back parts of Proposition 47 and aimed to push criminal offenders into treatment. Critics say the law is fueling mass incarceration without providing promised rehabilitation programs. Some lawmakers are calling for funding, while others argue counties must bear the cost.
SACRAMENTO -- During a high-stakes legislative hearing Tuesday, lawmakers and legal experts clashed over the early impact of Proposition 36, a measure that reversed key provisions of Proposition 47 and promised to prioritize treatment for criminal offenders while allowing easier prosecution of major crimes.
Approved by 68% of voters in November, Proposition 36 tightened felony theft thresholds, making it easier to prosecute thefts over $950 as felonies -- a shift from the 2014 cha...
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