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Prop. 47: Bay Area counties begin releasing inmates - San Jose Mercury News
A new era in California criminal justice dawned this week, as hundreds of inmates walked out of county jails and more than 4,000 held in state prison readied for possible release with reduced sentences for theft or drug crimes, following voter approval of Proposition 47.
Around the Bay Area, judges did not even wait for election results to be certified before resentencing inmates and reducing charges. And attorneys geared up to ensure the law's mandates are implemented as swiftly as possible.
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Multiple Humboldt Correctional Facility Inmates Released Into a Shiny, New Post-Prop 47 World - Andrew Goff/Lost Coast Outpost
On Tuesday, Californians passed Proposition 47 — AKA the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act — which reclassifies drug and theft crimes that involve less than $950 from felonies to misdemeanors.
Less than three days later, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office announced this morning that it has already freed eight qualifying inmates. There’s certainly more to come.
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Thanks to Prop 47, Humboldt will be the new location for Walking Dead - John Chiv/Words Worth
Thanks to California lawmakers, legislators and all those who voted in favor of Prop 47, more incentive for criminals and no consequences.
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I'm Wondering About Prop 47 - Fred's Humboldt Blog
