Carrots but no stick: Participation in California drug courts has plummeted | CalMatters
NEW23 days ago|Discuss (0)|Crime & Justice
Article written by Nigel Duara
Participation in drug courts in California has significantly declined following the implementation of Proposition 47, which reduced penalties for simple drug possession. Yolo County's recent experiment indicates that without the threat of jail time, fewer individuals are opting to enter drug court programs.
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75
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