Quick Guide to Propositions
Criminal Sentences. Parole. Juvenile Criminal Proceedings and Sentencing. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
Criminal Sentences. Parole. Juvenile Criminal Proceedings and Sentencing. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
Summary
Allows parole consideration for nonviolent felons. Authorizes sentence credits for rehabilitation, good behavior, and education. Provides juvenile court judge decides whether juvenile will be prosecuted as adult. Fiscal Impact: Net state savings likely in the tens of millions of dollars annually, depending on implementation. Net county costs of likely a few million dollars annually.
Money Raised
Chart depicts total fundraising by all committees primarily formed for and against Prop 57.Totals are updated daily with contributions from Power Search 
and adjustments from the most recent Political Reform Division analysis.
Largest Contributions
Showing the 10 largest contributions to committees formed primarily for and against Prop 57 in the election cycle when it appeared on the ballot. Contributions in earlier election cycles and contributions between allied committees are excluded. For more information on funding for ballot measure campaigns, visit the Power Search campaign finance search engine.
Yes on Prop 57
09/15/2016
10/13/2016
05/13/2016
09/27/2016
04/12/2016
03/15/2016
07/07/2016
10/28/2016
10/11/2016
05/03/2016
No on Prop 57
10/14/2016
09/30/2016
10/11/2016
10/25/2016
07/22/2016
10/24/2016
10/13/2016
10/29/2016
10/20/2016
10/11/2016
What your vote means
Yes
A YES vote on this measure means: Certain state prison inmates convicted of nonviolent felony offenses would be considered for release earlier than otherwise. The state prison system could award additional sentencing credits to inmates for good behavior and approved rehabilitative or educational achievements. Youths must have a hearing in juvenile court before they could be transferred to adult court.
No
A NO vote on this measure means: There would be no change to the inmate release process. The state’s prison system could not award additional sentencing credits to inmates. Certain youths could continue to be tried in adult court without a hearing in juvenile court.
More on Proposition 57
For background on Proposition 57, an analysis by the legislative analyst, endorsements for and against the measure, and more...
- Read the California Voter Information Guide.
Arguments
Pro
California public safety leaders and victims of crime support Proposition 57—the Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016—because Prop. 57 focuses resources on keeping dangerous criminals behind bars, while rehabilitating juvenile and adult inmates and saving tens of millions of taxpayer dollars. YES on Prop. 57.
Con
Vote NO on 57 because it: • Authorizes EARLY RELEASE of violent criminals, including those who RAPE unconscious victims. • Authorizes immediate release for 16,000 dangerous criminals, even convicted murderers. • Amends the California Constitution; takes rights away from victims; grants more rights to criminals. Vote NO on 57.
Campaigns
For
Remcho, Johansen and Purcell, LLP
1901 Harrison Street, Suite 1550
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 346-6200
Info@SafetyandRehabilitation.com
www.Vote4Prop57.com
Against
Stop Early Release of Violent Criminals Committee
FPPC#1386627
No on 57 Committee
921 11th Street, #300
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 409-7401
will@StopEarlyRelease.com
www.StopEarlyRelease.com