2016 California Proposition 57

Prison reform proposition Proposition 57 Criminal Sentences & Juvenile Crime Proceedings 8790723 4847354 14610509 19411771 County results Yes #28497C 80–90% 1px #AAAAAA solid #47729E 70–80% 1px #AAAAAA solid #7D9CBB 60–70% 1px #AAAAAA solid #B6C8D9 50–60% 1px #AAAAAA solid No #BCBC83 60–70% 1px #AAAAAA solid #DEDEBD 50–60% 1px #AAAAAA solid 2016 California Proposition 57 results map by county.svg Source: California Secretary of StateStatement of Vote - November 8, 2016, General Election December 16, 2016 http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/prior-elections/statewide-election-results/general-election-november-8-2016/statement-vote/ January 7, 2017 Proposition 57 was an initiated California ballot proposition, approved on the November 8, 2016 ballot. The proposition allows parole consideration for nonviolent felons, changes policies on juvenile prosecution,Proposition 57. California General Election November 8, 2016. Official Voter Information Guide. http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/en/propositions/57/ California Secretary of State 10 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161011160759/http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/en/propositions/57/ 11 October 2016 dead and authorizes sentence credits for rehabilitation, good behavior, and education. The proposition Due to the approval of the proposition, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will begin to implement these new parole and sentencing provisions.http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/en/propositions/57/analysis.htm#top Prop 57 Analysis Official Voter Information Guide California Secretary of State voterguide.sos.ca.gov 2016-10-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20161012075136/http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/en/propositions/57/analysis.htm#top 2016-10-12 dead The passage and implementation of the proposition may allow the state to save tens of millions of dollars each year. Proposition 57 allows the parole board to release nonviolent prisoners once they have served the full sentence for their primary criminal offense.http://elections.kqed.org/measure/2020/info/proposition-57 Election 2016: Proposition 57 KQED News Lagos Marisa 28 October 2016 28 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161028220456/http://elections.kqed.org/measure/2020/info/proposition-57 dead Previously, prisoners were often required to serve extra time by a sentence enhancement, such as those for repeated offenders. In addition, Proposition 57 requires the Department of Corrections to develop uniform parole credits, which reward prisoners' good behavior with reduced sentences. This proposition allows juvenile court judges to determine whether or not juveniles aged fourteen and older should be prosecuted and sentenced as an adult, repealing California Proposition 21, which was passed in March 2000. Proposition 21 gave prosecutors the sole authority to decide whether to try a young offender as a juvenile or adult.Lantigua-Williams Juleyka Treating Young Offenders Like Adults Is Bad Parenting https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/09/direct-file-in-california-and-prop-57/498641/ 28 October 2016 The Atlantic 9 September 2016 Proposition 57's proponents sought to restore juvenile court judges’ authority over juvenile offenders. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has been under federal court supervision since the Supreme Court of the United States found that California's prison overcrowding constitutes cruel and unusual punishment (Brown v. Plata, 2011). Proponents Proponents of the measure spent $11.75 million. The top contribution was $4.14 million raised by Governor Brown. Other proponents responsible for significant contributions included the California Democratic Party, Tom Steyer, Reed Hastings, and the Open Philanthropy Project. The measure was also supported by the editorial boards of the Los Angeles Times,The Editorial Board of the Los Angeles Times Prop 57 is a much-needed check on prosecutorial power. Vote yes http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-end-proposition-57-20161004-snap-story.html 28 October 2016 The Los Angeles Times 5 October 2016 the San Francisco Chronicle,The Editorial Board of the San Francisco Chronicle The Chronicle recommends: Yes on Prop. 57 http://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/The-Chronicle-recommends-Yes-on-Prop-57-9215121.php 28 October 2016 The San Francisco Chronicle 11 September 2016 and The Sacramento Bee.The Editorial Board of the Sacramento Bee Prop. 57 would fix a mistake, help rehabilitate felons https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/editorials/article104560476.html 28 October 2016 The Sacramento Bee 27 September 2016 Opponents Opponents of the proposition argued that it would release potentially dangerous criminals due to improper classification of crimes as non-violent including domestic violence and child molestation.http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Proposition-57-San-Diego-Oppose-Ballot-Measure-386679201.html Guide to Proposition 57: Parole for Non-Violent Criminals Stickney B NBC 7 San Diego NBC San Diego 9 January 2017 Opponents of the proposition spent $641,326 fighting against the measure. Opponents that made high contributions included Los Angeles County police unions and a prosecutor lobbying group. Result Proposition 57 was approved by voters in the November General Election, with 64.46% voting in favor.California Proposition 57, Parole for Non-Violent Criminals and Juvenile Court Trial Requirements (2016) https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_57,_Parole_for_Non-Violent_Criminals_and_Juvenile_Court_Trial_Requirements_(2016) Ballotpedia 18 January 2017 In 2024, CA SB 268 changed state law to include the rape of a drugged victim in the list of violent felonies, thereby excluding these felons from Proposition 57.SB 268: Crimes: serious and violent felonies. Digital Democracy https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202320240sb268 calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org en The bill was enacted three weeks after the parole of Andrew Luster.Walters Dan Convicted rapist Andrew Luster granted parole before California lawmakers close loophole https://calmatters.org/commentary/2024/09/andrew-luster-rapist-paroled/ CalMatters 10 September 2024 References External links Yes on 57 KQED NEWSROOM: Proposition 57 Category:2016 California ballot propositions Category:Criminal penalty ballot measures in the United States