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Criminal

Nov. 12, 2015

Implementation of Prop. 47 varies widely from county to county

Citing vastly disparate statistics from local law enforcement agencies statewide, an American Civil Liberties Union report released Tuesday found implementation of controversial Proposition 47 has varied widely from county to county.

By L.J. Williamson
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Citing vastly disparate statistics from local law enforcement agencies statewide, an American Civil Liberties Union report released Tuesday found implementation of controversial Proposition 47 has varied widely from county to county.

Among its many findings, the report, entitled "Changing Gears: California's Shift to Smart Justice" showed that some counties have prioritized low-level arrests...

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