Some police and victim advocates claim a recent court ruling could lead to the early release of many violent and sex offenders, reports the Times Herald. The case involves Gregory Gadlin, serving 35 years to life for assault with a deadly weapon. He was also convicted previously of forcible rape in 1984 and forcible child molestation in 1986. The 2nd District Court of Appeals ruled in January that Gadlin should be considered for early release under terms of Proposition 57, the voter- approved initiative aimed at reducing prison … [Read more...] about Some law enforcement and victim advocates oppose Proposition 57
Proposition 57
INMATES SPEAKS ON PROP. 57
A group of non-violent sex offenders is suing the California prison system for excluding them from potential parole under voter-approved Proposition 57. The proposition liberalized parole consideration for non-violent offenders, but the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation adopted rules excluding all sex offenders, including for non-violent crimes. “By excluding such individuals, CDCR’s regulations nullify the vote of the majority of Californians, who approved Proposition 57 with full knowledge that its early parole … [Read more...] about INMATES SPEAKS ON PROP. 57
CDCR ordered to rewrite regulations for Prop. 57
Sacramento County Superior Court judge Allen Sumner preliminarily ordered prison officials to rewrite the early parole regulations consistent with Proposition 57’s language. Sumner ruled the state of California erred when writing regulations that didn’t specifically exclude some non-violent sex offenders from early parole consideration, reports The Associated Press. The voter-approved Proposition 57 allows many California prisoners to be considered for early release. However, during the 2016 general election, Gov. Jerry Brown told … [Read more...] about CDCR ordered to rewrite regulations for Prop. 57
Court aids sex offenders seeking early parole
California’s latest attempted to regulate who qualifies for early parole consideration hit a snag when its Superior Court ruled that the state cannot automatically exclude sex offenders from the list of eligible people. Under Proposition 57, voted into law in November 2016, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) can make nonviolent offenders eligible for parole consideration after they complete the full term for their primary offense. Now, CDCR needs to determine what constitutes a violent crime, a definition … [Read more...] about Court aids sex offenders seeking early parole
How lifers get better parole board deal
For decades, lifers were rarely found suitable for parole. Now more than 20 percent are being paroled. Why? Thanks to changes at the legal, executive, as well as an initiative petition and administrative levels. Many more prisoners will now have access to parole because of the passage of Proposition 57 in November 2016. It will likely allow thousands more inmates to go before the parole board. That’s great news for the men in San Quentin who yearn to go home. Now they just need to understand how to take advantage of the changes. In this … [Read more...] about How lifers get better parole board deal
Prop. 57 opens a door for juvenile offenders
With the passage of Proposition 57, Kid CAT will strive to build upon the positive changes in the law and community attitudes and rehabilitation initiatives which are giving juvenile offenders hope for freedom in the future. “The passage of Proposition 57 on Nov. 8 represented a big step toward a more restorative approach toward addressing the systemic failures in prosecuting minors as adults,” said Charlie Spence, Kid CAT Chairman. “The adult criminal justice system is just not set up to help young people.” The passage of Proposition 57 … [Read more...] about Prop. 57 opens a door for juvenile offenders
California Top Officials’ Support Ballot Measures
California’s top officials revealed their support for November ballot measures, the Sacramento Bee reported. Governor Jerry Brown approves of Proposition 57, which, among other things changes, parole rules for some nonviolent offenders and would help to alleviate overcrowding and “ensure that any release of rehabilitated inmates is consistent with public safety,” the Bee reported. Other top officials such as Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, Controller Betty Yee and Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones also show signs of supporting Proposition 57, … [Read more...] about California Top Officials’ Support Ballot Measures