What will the new Drug Sentencing Commission do? Who will serve on it?
The initiative establishes a 25-member Drug Sentencing Commission to develop a comprehensive and fair system for sentencing middle- and low-level dealers. The commission will also set up a drug treatment diversion program for non-violent drug users (see Section 25). The initiative provides that the governor and the legislature appoint the commission, which will be made up of a diverse group of experts, including judges, prosecutors, criminal defense lawyers, doctors, and drug treatment specialists. The members are appointed for a limited term, and commission is directed to meet at least twice a year.
