Prop. 36:Three Strikes Law
Revises 3 strikes law to impose life sentence only when new felony conviction is serious or violent.
Outcome: Passed
Summary
Revises law to impose life sentence only when new felony conviction is serious or violent. May authorize re-sentencing if third strike conviction was not serious or violent.
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What your vote means
Yes
A YES vote on this measure means: Some criminal offenders with two prior serious or violent felony convictions who commit certain nonserious, non-violent felonies would be sentenced to shorter terms in state prison. In addition, some offenders with two prior serious or violent felony convictions who are currently serving life sentences for many nonserious, non-violent felony convictions could be resentenced to shorter prison terms.
No
A NO vote on this measure means: Offenders with two prior serious or violent felony convictions who commit any new felony could continue to receive life sentences. In addition, offenders with two prior serious or violent felony convictions who are currently serving life sentences for nonserious, non-violent felonies would continue to serve the remainder of their life sentences.
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Financial effect
Yes
State savings related to prison and parole operations that potentially range in the high tens of millions of dollars annually in the short run, possibly exceeding $100 million annually in the long run. Increased state and county costs in the millions to low tens of millions of dollars annually in the first few years, likely declining substantially in future years, for state court activities and county jail, community supervision, and court-related activities.
No
No change from status quo.
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Campaign arguments
Yes
Restores the original intent of the Three Strikes law by focusing on violent criminals. Repeat offenders of serious or violent crimes get life in prison. Nonviolent offenders get twice the ordinary prison sentence. Saves over $100,000,000 annually and ensures rapists, murderers, and other dangerous criminals stay in prison for life.
No
Proposition 36 will release dangerous criminals from prison who were sentenced to life terms because of their long criminal history. The initiative is so flawed some of these felons will be released without any supervision! Join California’s Sheriffs, Police, Prosecutors, and crime victims groups in voting No on Proposition 36.
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Campaign information
Yes
Pedro Rosado
Committee for Three Strikes
Reform
(415) 617-9360
pedro@FixThreeStrikes.org
www.FixThreeStrikes.org
No
Mike Reynolds
Save Three Strikes
P.O. Box 4163
Fresno, CA 93744
SaveThreeStrikes.com
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Additional information
Prop. 36 Full textClick here to view.
Measure TypeInitiated state statute
Date QualifiedQualified: 06/11/12
ProponentDavid Mills c/o Dan Newman
Signatures by CountyClick here to view.
Signatures Required504,760
Source: California Secretary of State
Funding
Yes
| Rank | Contributor name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEORGE SOROS | $1,000,000 |
| 2 | DAVID MILLS | $953,000 |
| 3 | N.A.A.C.P. LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. | $175,000 |
| 4 | PETER ACKERMAN | $100,000 |
| 5 | SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION | $75,272 |
36.2%
34.5%
6.3%
3.6%
2.7%
$2.8 million raised in total
Last updated: 11/6/2012
More...No
83.4%
8.3%
3.0%
2.1%
0.8%
$119.9 thousand raised in total
| Rank | Contributor name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA | $100,000 |
| 2 | SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS | $10,000 |
| 3 | FRIENDS OF DEBBIE POOCHIGIAN FOR SUPERVISOR 2012 | $3,636 |
| 4 | FRESNO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION | $2,500 |
| 5 | WILLIAM DUNN | $1,000 |
Last updated: 11/6/2012
More...Source: MapLight analysis of campaign contribution data from Secretary of State – Cal–Access.
Last updated: 11/6/2012
Note: Some ballot measure campaign committees are supporting or opposing more than one proposition, so the total amounts raised by those committees are reflected on multiple propositions. For this reason, adding contributions across propositions will double-count certain contributions. Please contact MapLight for further details.
Endorsements
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News
- San Jose Mercury News California Prop. 36: Families of Some Three-Strikers Hope for Early Release or Shorter Sentences Nov. 8, 2012
Last updated: 11/8/2012
Editorials
Yes
- KALW (Public Radio San Francisco) Chrisfino Kenyatta Leal, Inmate, San Quentin Prison: Op-Ed: Commentary: How the Passage of Prop 36 Can Change Lives Nov. 5, 2012
- San Jose Mercury News Elsa Y. Chen, Associate Professor, Political Science, Santa Clara University: Op-Ed: Elsa Y. Chen: Prop 36 Will Save Money and Increase Fairness Nov. 1, 2012
No
- j. (The Jewish News Weekly of Northern California) Gary Lieberstein, Prosecutor, Napa County since 1985; District Attorney since 1998; Past President, California District Attorneys Association; Vice President. National District Attorneys Association: Op-Ed: Proposition 36: Revisions in the Three Strikes Law — Law Is Working as Intended, No Fix Required Oct. 31, 2012
- San Diego Union-Tribune Ron Cottingham: Op-Ed: Prop. 36: No, Because Measure Would Endanger Public Safety Oct. 4, 2012
- San Francisco Chronicle Mike Reynolds, author of the 1994 "Three Strikes" law: Op-Ed: 'Three Strikes' Law Benefits California Aug. 28, 2012
Last updated: 11/9/2012
