How would Prop. 5 make treatment more accessible?
Currently, low-level drug offenders with minor criminal records are unable to participate in Penal Code 1000, an existing treatment diversion program. PC 1000 also does not pay for the treatment of its participants. Prop. 5 would widen eligibility, and provide funding for the assessment and treatment of these low-level drug offenders with minor criminal records. Prop. 5 only requires clients to pay for their treatment if they can afford it and never excludes anyone for economic reasons.
