Tag: SACPA

California's Proposition 36, the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000, established a drug diversion program offering treatment instead of incarceration for nonviolent drug offenders. This guide explains who qualifies, what participation requires, and how completion affects the criminal record.

California's Proposition 36, the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act, fundamentally changed how the state handles non-violent drug offenses by mandating treatment instead of incarceration. This guide explains how Prop 36 works today, who qualifies, and how it intersects with Proposition 47 and other reforms.