Proposition 47 FAQs

The materials discuss Proposition 47, which was enacted to reduce certain non-serious and non-violent property and drug offenses from felonies to misdemeanors, and to allow eligible individuals to petition for resentencing or reclassification of their past convictions under these new guidelines. Proposition 47 aims to focus prison spending on serious offenses, maximize alternatives for lesser crimes, and invest savings into prevention and support programs. It also sets specific exclusions for individuals with prior convictions for severe crimes, including certain sex offenses and violent felonies, who are not eligible for the sentencing reductions provided by the proposition.