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Judges, probation officers warn Prop 36 will increase court oversight and probation workloads
Summary
The presiding judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court, the Judicial Council and chief probation officers testified that Proposition 36 will require more court oversight, add pretrial and sentencing workload and increase the need for probation‑led supervision and post‑release services.
Judicial and probation officials told the Senate hearing that Proposition 36’s treatment‑mandated felony and other reclassifications will increase court calendar demands and create new probation responsibilities.
Presiding Judge Sergio Tapia of the Los Angeles County Superior Court said cases classified as treatment‑mandated felonies require “significantly more judicial oversight,” including regular status hearings and progress reports, especially when cases proceed through “community collaborative courts” or drug courts. Judge Tapia noted Los Angeles County had filed 401 cases under Penal Code section…
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