What is Proposition 36?
Proposition 36, also referred to as prop 36 is “The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act”. It can allow for a first or second time offender convicted of minimal charges to have the opportunity to participate in a substance abuse treatment program instead of being incarcerated. Whether or not a person may qualify or be allowed to participate will depend on the circumstances of their drug crimes case. A San Francisco drug crimes lawyer at our firm can meet with you and determine whether or not you may qualify.
Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 (Prop. 36) offers adults convicted of nonviolent drug possession offenses the opportunity for substance abuse treatment instead of incarceration. Treatment must be provided through ADP licensed or certified drug abuse treatment programs. The Judicial Council’s Proposition 36 Implementation Workgroup collaborated with the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) to assist in the implementation process. Activities included education programs, assisting evaluation efforts, and acting as a clearinghouse for information, as noted in the following excerpt from the January-February 2001 issue of Court News. “Proposition 36, which was approved by voters in the November 7, 2000, election, promises to substantially change the way drug offenders are treated by the courts. The initiative, which goes into effect on July 1, 2001, generally prescribes treatment rather than incarceration for non-violent drug offenses. To assist trial courts in the
