Proposition 36: How It Works
Proposition 36: How it Works – www.shouselaw.com 888.327.4652 CA defense lawyers explain Proposition (Prop) 36: who qualifies, how the drug diversion treatment program works. Proposition 36…more commonly referred to as “Prop. 36″…is a criminal sentencing initiative that was passed by California voters on November 7, 2000. Prop. 36 requires that eligible non-violent drug offenders serve their time in a drug treatment program instead of in jail or prison. Proposition 36…which is defined in Penal Code sections 1210-1210.1 PC and in 3063.1 (as it relates to people on parole)…is one type of California drug diversion. “Drug diversion” typically refers to the practice of allowing eligible defendants to have their criminal charges/conviction dismissed if they successfully complete a court-approved drug treatment program. A court approved “drug treatment program” refers to a treatment program that includes one or more of the following: drug education, outpatient services or residential treatment, detoxification services or narcotic replacement therapy, or aftercare services. It does not refer to the drug rehabilitation programs that are offered in a prison or jail facility. Specifically, Prop. 36 changed California law to require that first and second-time defendants who have been convicted of nonviolent drug possession offenses receive up to twelve months of substance abuse treatment in lieu of incarceration. This period may be extended by up to two more six-month periods if necessary. Proposition 36 …
Gov. Daugaard's State of the State address: 'Being smart on crime works'
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Dennis Daugaard says a criminal justice reform initiative will save the state more than $ 200 million by being “smart on crime” and focusing corrections dollars on probation and treatment for nonviolent offenders. Daugaard filed the Public Safety …
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California debates future of corrections system
Filed under: drug treatment programs in prison
It would be cheaper and more effective to funnel many criminals into drug or mental health treatment programs than into prison, he said. Moreover, more inmates already behind bars could be safely released after completing drug, vocational, educational …
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Volunteers being recruited in Butte County to mentor offenders
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With AB 109 and prison realignment, more responsibility for rehabilitation is falling on the county, and Felipe said this is one of the programs that will help. After volunteers are trained, they are paired with mentees who they meet with at least once …
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