Tag: Criminal Justice Reform

  • Prop. 47 A Year Later: 12K Petitions Processed, 24K Pending in San Diego

    By Megan Burks Wednesday marked one year since California voters approved Proposition 47. The measure made some low-level felonies misdemeanors in an effort to reform the criminal justice system. The law’s supporters said it would save the state millions by clearing prison cells, with the savings going toward rehabilitation programs for people caught up in…

  • Clearing a Hurdle For Ex-Offenders — Lack of Identification

    By Megan Burks It’s something many may take for granted, but nearly three-quarters of people surveyed in San Diego County jails say they won’t have a valid form of identification when they get out. Now the county is partnering with the California Department of Motor Vehicles to change that. The county is rolling out a…